Almond Flour Sugar Cookie Bars
These chewy Almond Flour Sugar Cookie Bars are a simple treat, perfect for any occasion and can be dressed with frosting or enjoyed plain.
Ingredients
For the cookie bars
- 2 cup almond flour
- 1/3 cup monk fruit
- 1.5 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp coconut oil
- 4 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 2 pieces eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 30 g protein powder
For the frosting (optional)
- 4 oz cream cheese Softened
- 15 g protein powder
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 2-3 tsp almond milk As needed for consistency
- monk fruit To taste for sweetness
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 325°F and line a square baking dish with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the almond flour, protein powder, monk fruit, baking powder, and salt.
- Add in the eggs, coconut oil, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth (it will be a thick batter).
- Spread the batter evenly in your baking dish.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. The center should be puffed up, and the edges should be golden. Cool completely.
Frosting (optional)
- In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, protein powder, vanilla extract, and almond milk as needed until you achieve your desired frosting consistency.
- Add a sprinkle of monk fruit if you want it to be sweeter.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled bars and slice into 16 squares.
Serving
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes & enjoy!
Notes
These bars are versatile and can be made with other types of flour if almond flour is unavailable. They store well in an airtight container for about a week.