These high-protein cookie dough bars are everything you love about classic cookie dough—rich, chewy and loaded with chocolate—made better-for-you with plant-based protein and wholesome ingredients. Finished with a silky dark chocolate ganache and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, they’re a no-bake treat that feels indulgent while still supporting your goals.
High-Protein Cookie Dough Bars
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 476 kcal
Ingredients
Protein cookie dough
- 1/2 cup cashew butter
- 1/3 cup coconut oil melted
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Chocolate ganache
- 6 oz. dark chocolate chips
- 3 Tbsp. boiling water
- Flaky sea salt
Instructions
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Make cookie dough: Mix cashew butter, melted coconut oil and salt until smooth. Stir in almond flour, protein powder and chocolate chips until thick dough forms.
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Press dough into parchment-lined loaf pan and smooth top.
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Make ganache: Add hot water to chocolate and stir until smooth. If needed, gently heat in microwave or over double boiler until fully melted.
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Pour ganache over cookie dough and smooth it out. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
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Refrigerate for several hours, until fully set.
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Once set, remove from fridge and let soften for 15 minutes then slice and serve.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
High-Protein Cookie Dough Bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 476
Calories from Fat 315
% Daily Value*
Fat 35g54%
Saturated Fat 19g95%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 28mg9%
Sodium 217mg9%
Potassium 349mg10%
Carbohydrates 29g10%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 12g13%
Protein 17g34%
Vitamin A 3IU0%
Vitamin C 0.2mg0%
Calcium 204mg20%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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