Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Bars
These healthy cookie dough protein bars are perfect for a quick, on-the-go snack or a delicious dessert-like treat.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 267kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup oat flour (or blend rolled oats until fine)
- ½ cup vegan vanilla protein powder
- ¼ cup natural peanut butter
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ cup unsweetened plant milk (more if needed for dough texture)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch sea salt
- ¼ cup mini vegan chocolate chips (like Enjoy Life brand)
Optional Chocolate Topping
- ½ cup mini vegan chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine oat flour, vegan protein powder, and salt.
- Add peanut butter, maple syrup, plant milk, and vanilla to the bowl and mix until a thick dough forms. If it seems too dry, add a bit more plant milk (1 tsp at a time).
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Press the dough evenly into a parchment-lined 8x4 inch loaf pan.
- Optional topping: Melt ½ cup vegan chocolate chips with 1 tsp coconut oil. (Can be done in the microwave.) Spread chocolate sauce evenly over dough.
- Refrigerate 1-2 hours until firm. Remove from the refrigerator and cut into 8 bars.
- These keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to two months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 of 8 servings | Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 16g