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A stack of homemade chocolate chip cookie dough protein bars on parchment paper.
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Cookie Dough Protein Bars

Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 215kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (approx 120g) vanilla whey or plant-based protein powder
  • 1/2 cup (128g) creamy almond butter
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup (48g) blanched almond flour
  • 3 tablespoons (45ml) unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/4 cup (45g) mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  • Line an 8x4 inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the protein powder, almond flour, and sea salt until evenly distributed.
  • Add the almond butter and maple syrup to the dry ingredients, stirring with a stiff spatula until the mixture becomes crumbly.
  • Add almond milk one tablespoon at a time, mixing thoroughly between additions, until the dough is thick and holds together when pressed.
  • Fold in the mini chocolate chips by hand until evenly dispersed throughout the dough.
  • Transfer the dough to the prepared loaf pan and press down firmly using a flat-bottomed glass or spatula to create an even layer.
  • Place the pan in the refrigerator for at least 60 minutes to allow the bars to firm up.
  • Lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment overhang and slice into 8 equal rectangular bars.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.