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).
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.
Calories: 377kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 51mg | Potassium: 355mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 31IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 4mg
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