Almond Flour Sugar Cookie Bars
These soft and tender almond flour sugar cookie bars are perfect for lunchboxes and potlucks, offering a delightful vanilla flavor with a creamy frosting on top.
Ingredients
For the cookie bars
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/3 cup monk fruit
- 1.5 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp coconut oil melted
- 4 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 30 g protein powder
For the frosting
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 15 g protein powder
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 2-3 tsp almond milk adjust for desired consistency
- to taste monk fruit 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.
Baking
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the center is puffed up and the edges are golden.
- Cool completely.
Frosting
- For frosting, combine softened cream cheese, protein powder, vanilla extract, and enough almond milk for desired consistency; add monk fruit to taste.
- Spread frosting over the cooled bars.
- Slice into 16 squares, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, and enjoy!
Notes
These bars are forgiving and can work with varying textures. They keep well in the refrigerator and are perfect for any occasion.