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Five soft, sugar cookie protein bars stacked on white vintage plates with gold rims, topped with creamy protein frosting and festive sprinkles.

Protein Sugar Cookie Bars (Refined Sugar Free, Gluten Free)

Soft protein sugar cookie bars with a creamy protein frosting on top. Naturally sweet, full of flavor, and the perfect healthy snack or dessert!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
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Total Time 30 minutes
Serving Size 12 Bars

Equipment

  • 1 8×8-inch baking pan
  • 1 hand or stand mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring Cups & Spoons
  • 1 Spatula offset works well for icing

Ingredients

Bars:

  • 1 ½ cups almond flour 168g
  • ¼ cup coconut flour 20g
  • ½ cup vanilla protein powder 42g
  • ⅓ cup coconut sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs or 2 flax eggs: 2 tbsp flax meal + 6 tbsp water for Vegan bars
  • ¼ cup coconut oil melted (56g)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Protein Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • ¼ cup cream cheese regular or dairy-free if needed
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt plain or vanilla, dairy-free if needed
  • 2 tbsp vanilla protein powder
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Optional: Sprinkles for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
    8x8 glass pan greased
  • Mix dry ingredients: almond flour, coconut flour, coconut sugar, protein powder, baking powder, and salt.
    Mixing almond flour, coconut flour, protein powder, coconut sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl for sugar cookie protein bars.
  • Mix wet ingredients: whisk eggs (or flax eggs), coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
    Whisking eggs, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract in a bowl for protein bar dough.
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients to form a dough. Press evenly into the pan.
    Pressing protein bar dough evenly into an 8×8-inch parchment-lined baking pan.
  • Bake 12–15 minutes, until edges are lightly golden. Let cool completely.
    Baked sugar cookie protein bars cooling in the pan before frosting.
  • Make frosting: blend cream cheese, Greek yogurt, protein powder, maple syrup, vanilla, and lemon juice until smooth.
    Blending cream cheese, protein powder, maple syrup, almond milk, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to make protein frosting.
  • Frost & decorate: spread over cooled bars and add sprinkles if desired.
    Spreading creamy protein frosting evenly over cooled sugar cookie protein bars.
  • Chill 20–30 minutes before slicing into 12 bars.
    Chilled sugar cookie protein bars sliced into 12 pieces, ready to serve

Video

Notes

Storage Tips

  • Fridge: Store bars in an airtight container up to 5–6 days.
  • Freezer: Freeze up to 3 months. Let thaw in the fridge overnight before enjoying.


Macros (per bar, 12 servings)

  • Calories: 165
  • Protein: 7.5g
  • Fat: 11g
  • Carbs: 9g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sugar: 4g

Other Frosting Ideas for These Sugar Cookie Bars: