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Chocolate Chip Protein Cookie Bars 

Soft and chewy protein cookie bars made with peanut butter, vanilla protein powder, honey, and chocolate chips. A simple high-protein snack or dessert that's easy to make and perfect for meal prep.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Halal
Skill Level: Beginner
Servings: 16 Bars
Author: Rena Awada

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter or almond butter
  • 2 scoops vanilla protein powder 1/2 cup, if the batter is loose, add 1-2 more tablespoons
  • 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips plus 2 tbsp for topping
  • 1 teaspoon flaky salt optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • In a bowl, add the 1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter, 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup, 2 large eggs, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Using a whisk, whisk well until smooth.
    a bowl with peanut butter, eggs, and vanilla mixed until smooth.
  • Next, add the 2 scoops vanilla protein powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon baking soda. Using a spatula mix well to combine until a dough is formed.
    protein powder added over the peanut butter and egg mixture.
  • Fold in the chocolate chips. Mix to incorporate.
    chocolate chips added over the cookie dough before baking.
  • Line an 8x8-inch baking dish or pan with parchment paper. Add the batter, and press down with your hands or spatula spread evenly.
    spreading cookie dough in a pan.
  • Top with additional 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon flaky salt (optional).
    dough spread over in a pan to be baked.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
    cookie bars baked and cut into 16 pieces.
  • Allow it to cool for 10-15 minutes before removing it from the pan. Cut into 12 or 16 squares. Serve and Enjoy.
    hand holding a cookie dough bar.

Notes

  • Instead of the protein powder, use oat flour or almond flour. If using oat flour, use 1/2 cup, if using almond flour start with 1/2 cup and you may have to add another 1/4 cup if the batter is too loose.
  • Protein powders vary by brand. If the batter seems too loose, add an additional scoop of protein powder until a thick cookie dough consistency forms
  • The batter consistency can vary depending on the protein powder and the type of peanut butter you use.
  • For extra flavor, sprinkle flaky sea salt over the bars before baking.
  • These bars are delicious served slightly warm with the chocolate chips still soft and melty.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Bar | Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 382mg | Potassium: 237mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1mg