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Cookie Dough Protein Bars

5 from 2 votes
These homemade cookie dough protein bars are chewy and dense with a satisfying crunch of chocolate chips.
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Chill Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Author: Molly Thompson

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/3 cup refined coconut oil melted
  • 1/2 cup creamy cashew butter or almond butter
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups blanched almond flour gently packed
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour
  • 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder (Note 1)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3/4 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Line a loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the coconut oil, cashew butter, maple syrup, and vanilla until combined.
  • Add the dry ingredients including the almond flour, protein powder, salt, and coconut flour, and stir with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until it's completely combined and reaches a cookie dough texture. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  • Transfer the dough to the prepared pan and press the protein bars firmly into the pan in an even layer. Sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
  • Freeze for 20 minutes until set. Remove them from the pan and use a sharp knife to slice them into bars. Cookie dough protein bars store well in the fridge for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months. I like to eat cookie dough bars directly from the freezer!

Notes

Note 1. Protein Powder. My favorite protein powder is Be Well By Kelly because of the quality ingredients and macronutrients. It's naturally dairy-free and doesn't have any carbs. For vegan protein bars, use a vegan protein blend, like rice protein. Be Well By Kelly also makes a vegan protein with chocho powder.
*Nutrition information is based on using Be Well By Kelly protein powder and Lily's Dark Chocolate Chips. You can search 'Cookie Dough Protein Bars - whatmollymade' to find and log this recipe in My Fitness Pal.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 55mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 2mg
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