Vegan & Gluten-free Chocolate Protein Sugar Cookie Bars

These chocolate protein sugar cookie bars are simply a dream! They have a super soft and fudgy texture that is to die for. They're packed with protein and are vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo-friendly!

This was inspired by my Protein Sugar Cookie Bars!

Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you'll need:

• cashew butter
• coconut oil
• maple syrup
• cacao powder
• almond flour
• protein powder of choice
• vanilla extract
• optional frosting

See recipe card for quantities.

Storage

Store in the fridge for up to 1 week!

Chocolate Protein Sugar Cookie Bars

These chocolate protein sugar cookie bars are vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo-friendly, and absolutely delicious!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Servings: 12 cookie bars

Course: bar, Snack

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• ½ cup cashew butter can sub any nut/seed butter!
• ¼ cup coconut oil melted
• 2 tablespoon maple syrup
• ⅓ cup cacao powder unsweetened
• ⅓ cup +1 tablespoon almond flour
• ½ cup vegan vanilla protein powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ cup vegan/paleo frosting OPTIONAL

Method

 

1. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients, except for the frosting, until you have a dough.
3. Press the dough into the prepared pan and place in the fridge to set for about 30 min.-1 hour. Top with optional frosting, slice, and enjoy!