These sugar cookie bars are a soft, delicious holiday treat! Gluten free, grain free, and 6.5 grams of protein each, they’re made with simple ingredients.
Makes: 16 cookies
Serving Size: 1 cookie bar (37.5g)
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 60 minutes
Nutrition Facts: 182 calories / 8g carb / 6.5g pro / 13g fat
Ingredients:
Bars
- 2 cups ground almond flour (224g)
- 1/3 cup sugar (66g)
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs (100g)
- ¼ cup coconut oil (56g)
- ¼ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt (64g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting
- 4-ounces (112g) cream cheese (softened)
- ½ scoop (15g) Optimum Nutrition whey protein powder, flavor of choice
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 teaspoon (15g) unsweetened almond milk
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F and line a square 9-inch x 9-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the almond flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add in the eggs, coconut oil, Greek yogurt & 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until smooth (it will be a thick batter).
- Spread the batter evenly in your baking dish. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. The center should be puffed up and the edges should be golden. Cool completely.
- In the meantime, make your frosting. In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, protein powder, remaining ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 teaspoons of almond milk. Add another teaspoon of milk, as needed , until you get your desired frosting consistency.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled bars and add decorative sprinkles, if desired. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Slice into 16 squares & enjoy!
Notes:
- Consider varying your protein powder flavor to chocolate, cinnamon, or chai for exciting new combos.
