Description
Delicious and healthy Almond Flour Sugar Cookie Bars with a creamy protein-packed frosting. These low-carb bars are sweetened with monk fruit and perfect as a guilt-free dessert or snack.
Ingredients
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For the Crust
- 2 cup almond flour (organic)
- 1/3 cup monk fruit sweetener
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp coconut oil (softened)
- 4 tbsp plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 30 g protein powder (optional, for a high protein version)
For the Frosting
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 15 g protein powder (optional, for a higher protein version)
- Monk fruit sweetener (to taste)
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 2-3 tsp unsweetened almond milk (as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F and line a square baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, protein powder, monk fruit sweetener, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs, softened coconut oil, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until you get a smooth, thick batter.
- Bake the Crust: Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking dish. Bake for 25 minutes until the center is puffed and the edges turn golden. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
- Prepare the Frosting: In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, protein powder, vanilla extract, and almond milk. Stir until smooth and creamy, adding almond milk gradually to reach your desired consistency. Sweeten with monk fruit to taste.
- Assemble the Bars: Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled bars. Slice into 16 squares for serving.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the frosted bars for at least 30 minutes to set. Enjoy chilled.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute Greek yogurt and cream cheese with dairy-free alternatives.
- Protein powder is optional and can be omitted if desired; adjust baking powder slightly to ensure proper rise.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal of bars from the baking dish.
- Store bars refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- If you like sweeter bars, add more monk fruit sweetener to the frosting.
- Allow bars to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
