COOKIE DOUGH PROTEIN BARS
CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DOUGH PROTEIN BARS
These bars not only taste like chocolate chip cookie dough, but they are high in protein and fibre, making it a satisfying snack for a busy day. Prep this ahead so you always have something sweet when the cravings kick in.
Prep Time: 10-15 min
chill Time: 2 hours or overnight
Makes 8 bars
INGREDIENTS
1 ½ cups rolled oats, blitzed into course flour
½ cup protein powder (vanilla or unflavoured)
¼ cup ground almonds
⅓ cup nut butter (cashew or almond)
¼ cup milk (your choice)
3-4 tbsp maple syrup or honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 tbsp mini dark chocolate chips
Pinch of salt
TOPPING
½ cup dark chocolate
1 tsp coconut oil
1 tbsp nut butter (same as used in base)
METHOD
Line a small loaf tin or square pan with baking paper.
In a bowl, combine oat flour, protein powder, ground almonds and salt.
In a seperate bowl, stir nut butter, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
Pour wet ingredients into the dry mix and stir until thick and pliable (like cookie dough). Fold in chocolate chips.
Press firmly into pan. Chill in the fridge for 1-2 hours until firm.
Melt chocolate with coconut oil and stir in a spoonful of nut butter. Pour over chilled bars, spread evenly and sprinkle with sea salt. Leave it in the fridge to set.
Cut into 8 bars. Store in an air-tight container in the fridge for 4-5 days or freeze individually.
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Per Bar (makes 8)
Calories: ~300 kcal
Protein: ~14g
Carbohydrates: ~28 g
Fibre: ~5g
Fat: ~18 g
Monounsaturated fat: ~9g
Polyunsaturated fat: ~3g
Saturated fat: ~4.5gIron: ~2.2 mg
Potassium: 280 mg
Calcium: ~90 mg
Vitamin E: ~3 mg
Magnesium: ~ 80 mg
Zinc: ~1.6 mg
All values are an estimate.
These recipes are provided for inspiration. They are not prescriptive meal plans or serve as medical advice. We encourage you to listen to your body, honour your hunger and fullness, and adapt meals to suit your individual needs and preferences.
