Description
These cookie dough protein bars combine classic cookie dough flavor with wholesome ingredients, offering a nutritious and satisfying snack packed with protein, healthy fats, and complex carbs.
Ingredients
1 cup almond flour
½ cup vanilla protein powder
¼ cup almond butter
¼ cup maple syrup
¼ cup mini chocolate chips
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine almond flour, vanilla protein powder, and sea salt.
- In another bowl, mix almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until a dough forms.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips evenly.
- Line an 8×8‑inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Press the cookie dough mixture evenly into the dish.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm.
- Cut into bars and store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
- Use certified gluten-free oats for a different texture.
- Try chocolate or vegan protein powder for variety.
- Add chopped nuts or seeds for crunch.
- Drizzle with melted peanut butter or chocolate for extra flair.
- If dough is sticky, add almond flour; if dry, add almond butter or syrup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (1/10 of recipe)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
