Description
Delicious Almond Flour Sugar Cookie Bars combine a gluten-free almond flour crust with a creamy, protein-boosted frosting. Sweetened naturally with monk fruit and enriched with Greek yogurt and coconut oil, these bars are perfect for a healthier dessert option that doesn’t sacrifice flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust
- 2 cup almond flour (organic)
- 1/3 cup monk fruit
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp coconut oil (softened)
- 4 tbsp Greek yogurt (plain, nonfat)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 30 g protein powder (optional, for a high protein version)
For the Frosting
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 15 g protein powder (optional, for the higher protein version)
- Monk fruit (to taste)
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 2-3 tsp almond milk (unsweetened, as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F and line a square baking dish with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
- Mix dry ingredients: Whisk together the almond flour, protein powder, monk fruit, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl until fully combined.
- Add wet ingredients: Add in the eggs, softened coconut oil, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Mix thoroughly until you achieve a smooth but thick batter.
- Bake the crust: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 25 minutes until the center is puffed and the edges are golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
- Prepare frosting: In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, protein powder, vanilla extract, and almond milk a teaspoon at a time until the frosting reaches your desired consistency. Sweeten with monk fruit to taste if preferred.
- Frost and chill: Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled bars. Slice into 16 squares, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set, and then serve.
Notes
- Use organic almond flour for the best flavor and texture.
- The protein powder is optional but enhances the nutritional profile.
- Softened coconut oil blends easier with the batter; avoid melting it completely.
- Let bars cool fully before frosting to prevent melting the frosting.
- Store leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For a dairy-free frosting alternative, substitute cream cheese with coconut cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
