These Christmas Protein Sugar Cookie Bars are the softest, most delicious (and healthy) Christmas treat! These will legit just melt in your mouth. They are gluten free, grain free, and have 7 grams of protein each! They are made with simple, wholesome ingredients and very macro friendly as well. You would never know that there’s protein in these! Eating healthy is never boring or not tasty in my house. Truvani’s protein powder bakes SO well & I LOVE their ingredients. If you like this Christmas recipe, be sure to try my Almond Flour Snowball Cookies as well. Also, if you need a visual on how to make these, watch the Instagram full video tutorial below.
BE SURE TO SAVE THIS RECIPE TO YOUR FAVORITE PINTEREST BOARD FOR LATER!
What You Will Need
For the Base:
- 2 cups organic almond flour – Get almond flour at a discount at Prozis with the code “KATIE10”
- 30g Truvani organic vanilla protein powder – Code KATIE20 for 20% 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 organic coconut oil (softened)
- 4 tbsp Greek yogurt (plain, nonfat)
- 2 organic eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the frosting:
- 4 oz. organic cream cheese (softened)
- 15g Truvani organic vanilla protein – Code KATIE20 for 20% off
- Sprinkle of monk fruit sweetener
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 2-3 tsp unsweetened almond milk
How To Make Them
- Preheat your oven to 325°F and line a square baking dish with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the almond flour, protein powder, monk fruit, baking powder, and salt.
- Add in the eggs, coconut oil, Greek yogurt & vanilla extract. Mix until smooth (it will be a thick batter).
- Spread the batter evenly in your baking dish. Bake 20 to 25 minutes. The center should be puffed up and the edges should be golden. Cool completely.
- In the meantime, make your frosting. In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, protein powder, vanilla extract, and a few tsp of almond milk as needed until you get your desired frosting consistency. Add a sprinkle of monk fruit if you want it to be sweeter.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled bars. Slice into 16 squares. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes & enjoy!
How To Store Leftovers
Store your leftover cookies in an air tight container in a cool, dry place for up to a week.
Check Me Out On Social Media!
I post all of my recipes on social media as well and you can stay up-to-date on what I am up to! Also, I love seeing people try my recipes! When make these, snap a picture and share it to your socials. Tag @cookingkatielady and #cookingkatielady so I can admire your masterpiece and share with others!
Christmas Protein Sugar Cookie Bars
These Christmas Protein Sugar Cookie Bars are the softest, most delicious (and healthy) Christmas treat! These will legit just melt in your mouth. They are gluten free, grain free, and have 7 grams of protein each! They are made with simple, wholesome ingredients and very macro friendly as well. You would never know that there's protein in these!
Ingredients
Frosting
Instructions
-
Preheat your oven to 325°F and line a square baking dish with parchment paper.
-
Whisk together the almond flour, protein powder, monk fruit, baking powder, and salt.
-
Add in the eggs, coconut oil, Greek yogurt & vanilla extract. Mix until smooth (it will be a thick batter).
-
Spread the batter evenly in your baking dish. Bake 20 to 25 minutes. The center should be puffed up and the edges should be golden. Cool completely.
-
In the meantime, make your frosting. In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, protein powder, vanilla extract, and a few tsp of almond milk as needed until you get your desired frosting consistency. Add a sprinkle of monk fruit if you want it to be sweeter.
-
Spread the frosting over the cooled bars. Slice into 16 squares. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes & enjoy!
Servings 16
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 148kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12.4g20%
- Saturated Fat 4.4g23%
- Cholesterol 31.1mg11%
- Sodium 101mg5%
- Total Carbohydrate 4.3g2%
- Dietary Fiber 1.7g7%
- Sugars 1.1g
- Protein 7g15%
* 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.
