If you’re looking for a soft, chocolatey treat that still fits your healthy lifestyle, these almond flour chocolate sugar cookie bars are it. They’re rich, soft, and perfectly sweetened, making them a perfect balance of indulgent and wholesome. Made with almond flour, Greek yogurt, and protein powder, they’re naturally gluten free, refined sugar free, and packed with protein.
Whether you need a quick dessert, a pre-workout snack, or something to keep in the fridge for the week, these bars check every box.
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The Benefits of Almond Flour
Almond flour is the star ingredient in these sugar cookie bars. Not only is it gluten-free, but it also offers some great health benefits:
- Rich in healthy fats: Almond flour is packed with monounsaturated fats, which are heart-healthy and help to keep you feeling full longer.
- High in protein: This flour provides a nice boost of plant-based protein, making these bars a satisfying snack.
- Packed with nutrients: Almond flour is rich in vitamins and minerals like vitamin E, magnesium, and fiber, contributing to overall wellness.
Why You’ll Love These Cookie Bars
- Perfect for meal prep—they stay soft for days and freeze well.
- Made with almond flour for a soft, chewy texture that’s naturally gluten free.
- Refined sugar free thanks to coconut sugar or maple sugar.
- High in protein from Greek yogurt and almond flour.
- No chilling, no rolling—just press the dough into a pan and bake.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- Almond Flour – 2 cups of organic fine almond flour.
- Monk Fruit – 1/3 cup of monk fruit, or sweetener of choice.
- Baking Powder – 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder.
- Salt – 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- Coconut Oil/Butter – 4 tablespoons of organic softened coconut oil. You can also use grass-fed butter.
- Greek Yogurt – 4 tablespoons of plain, nonfat Greek yogurt.
- Eggs – 2 eggs, large & organic
- Vanilla Extract – 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Protein – 30g protein powder, optional for a high protein version. I like the brand Truvani. Discount code KATIE0 at Truvani.
- Cacao – 2 tbsp organic cacao powder.
For the Frosting:
- 4 oz. organic cream cheese (softened)
- Sprinkle of monk fruit sweetener (to taste, or any sweetener you prefer like stevia, maple syrup, etc.)
- 1 tbsp organic cacao powder
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 2-3 tsp unsweetened almond milk
How To Make Them
- Preheat oven to 325°F and line a square baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, cacao powder, protein powder, monk fruit sweetener, baking powder, and salt.
- Add in the eggs, melted butter (or coconut oil), Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract. Stir until a thick, smooth batter forms.
- Optional: fold in chocolate chips for extra chocolate flavor.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared dish and bake for 20–25 minutes, until the center is puffed and the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the bars cool completely before frosting.
- To make the frosting, beat together the softened cream cheese, cacao powder, vanilla extract, and sweetener. Add a few teaspoons of almond milk as needed until smooth and spreadable.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled bars, slice into 16 squares, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
How To Store Leftovers
You can store your leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. They are SO good when they are super cold!!
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These almond flour chocolate sugar cookie bars have that classic cookie taste but with ingredients that leave you feeling good afterward. They’re perfect for an afternoon snack, post-dinner dessert, or even a quick pre-workout bite when you’re craving something sweet but nourishing.
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Almond Flour Chocolate Sugar Cookie Bars
Description
If you’re looking for a soft, chocolatey treat that still fits your healthy lifestyle, these almond flour chocolate sugar cookie bars are it. They’re rich, soft, and perfectly sweetened, making them a perfect balance of indulgent and wholesome. Made with almond flour, Greek yogurt, and protein powder, they’re naturally gluten free, refined sugar free, and packed with protein.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Base
For the Frosting
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325°F and line a square baking dish with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, cacao powder, protein powder, monk fruit sweetener, baking powder, and salt.
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Add in the eggs, melted butter (or coconut oil), Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract. Stir until a thick, smooth batter forms.
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Optional: fold in chocolate chips for extra chocolate flavor.
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Spread the batter evenly into the prepared dish and bake for 20–25 minutes, until the center is puffed and the edges are lightly golden.
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Let the bars cool completely before frosting.
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To make the frosting, beat together softened cream cheese, cacao powder, vanilla extract, and sweetener. Add a few teaspoons of almond milk as needed until smooth and spreadable.
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Spread the frosting over the cooled bars, slice into 16 squares, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Servings 16
Serving Size 1 bar
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 159kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12.1g19%
- Saturated Fat 3.6g18%
- Cholesterol 38.6mg13%
- Sodium 129.6mg6%
- Total Carbohydrate 7.9g3%
- Dietary Fiber 3.3g14%
- Sugars 1.1g
- Protein 6.1g13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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