Description
These Cookies and Cream Protein Bars are a quick, no-bake snack packed with protein and fiber, perfect for a nutritious on-the-go treat. Made with oat and coconut flours, protein powder, almond butter, and sweetened naturally with maple syrup, they combine wholesome ingredients with crumbly chocolate cookies for a delicious flavor and satisfying texture.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups oat flour
- ½ cup coconut flour (can be substituted with almond flour or additional oat flour)
- ½ cup protein powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sweetener of choice (see notes)
- 2 chocolate cookies, crumbled
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup almond butter (can be substituted with any nut or seed butter)
- ½ cup maple syrup (can be substituted with agave nectar or brown rice syrup)
- ¼ cup milk of choice (see notes)
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Dish: Line an 8 x 8-inch baking dish with parchment paper and set aside. This makes removing the bars easier after setting.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine oat flour, coconut flour, protein powder, and granulated sweetener. Mix well to evenly distribute all the dry ingredients.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the almond butter and maple syrup to the dry mixture and stir until a crumbly batter forms. This mixture may seem dry but will come together in the next step.
- Incorporate Milk and Cookies: Gradually add the milk one spoonful at a time, gently folding the mixture until a thick, firm batter forms. Be careful not to add too much liquid. Once you have the right consistency, fold in the crumbled chocolate cookies gently to maintain texture.
- Set the Bars: Transfer the batter into the prepared baking dish and press firmly and evenly. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the bars to firm up before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can use any granulated sweetener that suits your taste or dietary requirements, such as erythritol or stevia-based sweeteners.
- Milk choice can be dairy or plant-based such as almond, soy, or oat milk depending on dietary preference and tolerance.
- Almond butter can be substituted with peanut butter, cashew butter, sunflower seed butter, or other nut/seed butters for variety.
- For a firmer texture, refrigerate bars longer before slicing.
- These bars are best stored in the refrigerator to maintain freshness and texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
