If you’re looking for a festive, healthier dessert to celebrate the 4th of July, these High Protein Sugar Cookie Bars are a must-make! They are ultra-soft, melt-in-your-mouth delicious, and packed with 9 grams of protein per serving—making them the perfect guilt-free treat. You would never guess they’re high in protein! Eating healthy does not mean missing out on fun or flavor around here.
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These Bars Are:
- Made with simple, wholesome ingredients
- Gluten-free
- Grain-free
- High-protein
- Refined sugar-free
Truvani’s Organic Vanilla Protein Powder is my go-to for baking because it blends seamlessly into recipes without that chalky aftertaste (and their clean ingredient list is unmatched). You can use my code KATIE10 for 10% off if you want to try it yourself!
Need a step-by-step visual? Check out my full tutorial on Instagram below!
What You Will Need
For the Base:
- 2 cups organic almond flour
- 30g Truvani organic vanilla protein powder – Code KATIE10 for 10% off
- 1/3 cup monk fruit – Code COOKINGKATIE15 for 15% off Lakanto Monk Fruit Sweeteners!
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp grass-fed butter (softened, can also use coconut oil if you prefer)
- 4 tbsp Greek yogurt (plain, nonfat)
- 2 organic eggs (large)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the frosting:
- 4 oz. organic cream cheese (softened)
- 15g Truvani organic vanilla protein – Code KATIE10 for 10% off
- Sprinkle of monk fruit sweetener
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 2-3 tsp unsweetened almond milk (until you get your desired consistency)
How To Make Them
- Preheat your oven to 325°F. Line an 8×8 inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, protein powder, monk fruit sweetener, baking powder, and salt.
- Add in the eggs, softened butter, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth with a rubber spatula. The batter will be thick.
- Spread the batter evenly in your prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until the center is puffed up and the edges are lightly golden. Allow the bars to cool completely.
- While the bars cool, make the frosting. In a small bowl, combine softened cream cheese, protein powder, vanilla extract, and monk fruit sweetener (if desired). Add almond milk slowly, one teaspoon at a time, until you reach a smooth, spreadable consistency.
- Once the bars are fully cooled, frost them evenly. Optional: Add festive red, white, and blue sprinkles for a patriotic touch!
- Slice into 9 large squares or 12 medium squares.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set, then serve chilled!
Why You’ll Love These Sugar Cookie Bars
Kid-Friendly: Even picky eaters won’t know these are packed with protein!
Festive & Fun: Perfect for the 4th of July, but honestly great for any occasion!
High Protein: 9 grams of protein per serving.
Healthy Swap: Naturally sweetened and made with clean ingredients.
Gluten & Grain-Free: Great for those with dietary restrictions.
How To Store Leftovers
Store your leftover sugar cookie bars in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Tips for Success
- Cool Completely: Don’t rush the cooling process or your frosting may melt.
- Chill Before Serving: These bars taste even better after chilling!
- Protein Choice: I recommend Truvani for baking – it blends super well without clumps.
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Description
If you're looking for a festive, healthier dessert to celebrate the 4th of July, these High Protein Sugar Cookie Bars are a must-make! They are ultra-soft, melt-in-your-mouth delicious, and packed with 9 grams of protein per serving—making them the perfect guilt-free treat. You would never guess they’re high in protein! Eating healthy does not mean missing out on fun or flavor around here.
Ingredients
Frosting
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 325°F. Line an 8x8 inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, protein powder, monk fruit sweetener, baking powder, and salt.
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Add in the eggs, softened butter, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth with a rubber spatula. The batter will be thick.
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Spread the batter evenly in your prepared baking dish.
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Bake for 20–25 minutes or until the center is puffed up and the edges are lightly golden. Allow the bars to cool completely.
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While the bars cool, make the frosting. In a small bowl, combine softened cream cheese, protein powder, vanilla extract, and monk fruit sweetener (if desired). Add almond milk slowly, one teaspoon at a time, until you reach a smooth, spreadable consistency.
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Once the bars are fully cooled, frost them evenly. Optional: Add festive red, white, and blue sprinkles for a patriotic touch!
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Slice into 9 large squares or 12 medium squares.
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Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set, then serve chilled!
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
Serving Size 1 bar
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 192kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 16g25%
- Saturated Fat 4.3g22%
- Cholesterol 51.8mg18%
- Sodium 135.3mg6%
- Total Carbohydrate 5.8g2%
- Dietary Fiber 2.3g10%
- Sugars 1.4g
- Protein 9g18%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Did you make this recipe?
The next time you make it, snap a picture, and share it to your socials. Tag @cookingkatielady and #cookingkatielady so I can admire your masterpiece and share with others!:)
Please note that my nutrition label is approximate and has slight rounding.
Hi Ita,
I do not but I’m sure you could find the metric conversions with a quick Google search. I typically only weigh my ingredients for recipes that need more precision, like sourdough!
Do you have the metric measurements? I like to weight for better accuracy/measurements