Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Bars

5 from 2 votes

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Bars

You've never met a protein bar like THIS before. My Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Bars are a game changer, because they taste so much like a delicious dessert, you'll forget that they're even healthy!

Whether you're looking for a delicious post-workout treat, or a lunchbox snack for your kiddos, these chocolate chip cookie dough protein bars are guaranteed to be a hit. Oh, and they're vegan, gluten-free, and way better than those famous refrigerated protein bars (if you know, you know).

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Side Dish, Snack

Diet Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword Dairy Free, gluten-free, Grain Free, Paleo, Refined Sugar Free, snacks, Vegan

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 0

Refrigeration Time 3

Total Time 3 15

Servings Bars

Calories 377kcal

Author Nicole Modic

Ingredients

1 ½ Cups Cashew Butter
¼ Cup Maple Syrup
½ Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
⅛ Teaspoon Baking Soda
¾ Cup Unsweetened Protein Powder can also substitute for collagen peptides
¾ Teaspoon Salt
1 ¼ Cups Mini Chocolate Chips divided (melt 3/4 cup of the chocolate chips with 1 tsp coconut oil), and keep remaining 1/2 cup intact to mix into the bars)

Instructions

Line an 8x8 square pan with parchment paper (grease inside first so that the parchment paper sticks).
In a large bowl, mix together all of the ingredients, including the 1/2 cup of chocolate chips, then transfer the dough into the pan, using your hands to press down evenly.
Melt the 3/4 cup chocolate chips with the coconut oil, until smooth. I do this in the microwave in 2, 30-second increments.
Pour the melted chocolate over the bars.
Refrigerate for 3 hours, then gently slice into 12 bars.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

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