Cookie Dough Protein Bars [Dairy and Gluten-Free)
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Cookie Dough Protein Bars [Dairy and Gluten-Free)
Description
Cookie Dough Protein Bars combine vegan vanilla protein powder, cashew butter, almond milk, and a bit of tapioca flour as a binder, mixed with date sugar for sweetness and mini chocolate chips for bursts of chocolate. The mixture is pressed into a pan and chilled until firm, resulting in a sticky, chewy texture that mimics cookie dough consistency without gluten or dairy.
The bars are made by gently heating cashew butter to make it pliable before mixing with wet and dry ingredients. Chilling helps the bars set so they hold together well. Different protein powders can impact firmness; for powders with less binding, adding almond flour may help maintain structure.
This recipe offers a portable, no-bake treat suitable for those needing dairy and gluten-free snacks with added protein. The mild sweetness and chocolate chips give a familiar, indulgent flavor.
Bars taste best at room temperature but can be stored in the fridge or freezer. Substitutions such as arrowroot powder for tapioca or alternative sugars can be made without significantly affecting the final product.
Ingredients
- ½ cup vegan vanilla protein powder
- 1 tbs tapioca flour
- ⅛ cup date sugar
- ¼ cup almond milk
- 1 tbs almond milk
- ½ cup cashew butter
- ⅛ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine all the dry ingredients except the chocolate chips.
- Heat the cashew butter over very low heat so that it is soft.
- Add in the cashew butter and almond milk and mix until sticky.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Line an 8x3 pan and press the mixture down until smooth.
- Place in the fridge or freezer for 30 minutes to set.
- Best eaten at room temperature.
Notes
- Different protein powders affect texture; vegan fermented protein powder firms bars well at room temperature.
- If using other protein powders, add almond flour to help the bars hold together.
- Arrowroot powder can substitute tapioca flour; other sugars can replace date sugar.
- Store bars in a sealed container in the fridge or freezer for best freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 235 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 235kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 63mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 184mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 10IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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