Almond Flour Sugar Cookie Bars with Protein Frosting Recipe
Delicious and healthy Almond Flour Sugar Cookie Bars made with almond flour, protein powder, and a creamy protein-infused frosting. These bars are sweetened naturally with monk fruit and offer a gluten-free, low-sugar treat perfect for snacking or dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes including chilling
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Bar Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/3 cup monk fruit sweetener
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons coconut oil
- 4 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 30 grams protein powder
Frosting Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 15 grams protein powder
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 teaspoons almond milk
- Monk fruit sweetener, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a square baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, protein powder, monk fruit sweetener, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of all dry components.
- Add Wet Ingredients and Combine: Add eggs, coconut oil, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Stir until the batter becomes smooth and thick.
- Bake the Bars: Spread the thick batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes until the center puffs up and edges turn golden brown. Remove and allow to cool completely in the pan.
- Prepare Frosting: While the bars cool, combine softened cream cheese, protein powder, vanilla extract, and almond milk in a small bowl. Mix until the frosting reaches your desired consistency. Add monk fruit sweetener to taste if you prefer a sweeter frosting.
- Frost and Chill: Spread the prepared frosting evenly over the cooled bars. Slice the bars into 16 equal squares. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set the frosting before serving.
Notes
- Use full-fat Greek yogurt for best texture and moisture.
- Ensure cream cheese is softened for smooth frosting.
- Adjust monk fruit sweetener in frosting based on your sweetness preference.
- Store bars in the refrigerator to keep the frosting firm and the bars fresh.
- These bars make a great protein-packed snack or dessert option.
Keywords: almond flour bars, sugar cookie bars, gluten free dessert, protein bars, healthy sweet treat, monk fruit sweetened
