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Cookie Dough Protein Bars

Easy no-bake cookie dough protein bars made with almond butter and vanilla protein powder.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 12 servings

Equipment

  • 8 x 8-inch baking dish
  • Parchment Paper
  • Food Processor
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup almond butter see notes
  • 1 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
  • 3/4 cup oat flour or Medjool dates (see notes)
  • 3/4 cup water + 2 tablespoons, see notes
  • chocolate chips amount as desired; folded in (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Line an 8 x 8-inch baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Add the almond butter, vanilla protein powder, oat flour (or Medjool dates if using), and water into a food processor.
  • Process until the mixture comes together into a thick, cookie-dough–like consistency, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
  • Fold in the chocolate chips by hand with a spatula until evenly distributed.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press firmly and evenly into the pan.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up, then remove and slice into 12 bars.

Notes

  • Use any smooth nut or seed butter instead of almond butter.
  • Medjool dates can be used in place of oat flour.
  • You may need more water depending on batter thickness.
  • Bars are firmer after chilling for at least 1 hour.
  • The original version uses only protein powder, Medjool dates, and chocolate chips.