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No-Bake Monster Protein Cookie Dough Bars

These Healthy Monster Protein Cookie Dough Bars are made with peanut butter and M&Ms and are dipped in rich chocolate! They are packed with protein and absolutely to die for!!!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 181 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

Chocolate Layer:
  • 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips (120g)
  • 1/2 tsp coconut oil
Cookie Dough Layer:
  • 1/3 cup peanut butter (75g)
  • 1/3 cup light butter (75g) or room temperature regular butter
  • 1/2 cup oat flour (64g)
  • 1/2 cup old fashioned oats (40g)
  • 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder (30g)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (48g) I used golden monk fruit sweetener
  • pinch of salt more as needed (peanut butters vary in saltiness)
  • 1 Tbsp milk plus more as needed
  • 1 oz. mini m&m’s (30g) divided

Instructions

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  1. Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Add the chocolate chips and coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 20-30 seconds intervals, stirring in between, until melted.
  3. Pour the melted chocolate into the bottom of the pan lined with parchment paper; use a small spatula to spread out evenly. Add to the freezer until the chocolate hardens, about 10 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile to a medium-sized bowl, add the peanut butter, butter, oat flour, oats, protein powder, brown sugar and salt. Mix well to combine. Add 1 tablespoon of milk as needed until you get a dough to form, be careful not to add too much!
  5. Freeze dough for 5-10 minutes (this helps prevent the candy color from coming off the M&M's but you can skip), then fold in half the M&M's.
  6. Add the cookie dough on top of the chocolate layer and spread out evenly/press down well. Add the remainder of the M&M’s across the top and press down one last time. 
  7. Place back in the freezer for at least 30 minutes before slicing and enjoy. Keep stored in the freezer.

Notes

  • To make gluten-free: this recipe is naturally gluten-free. Just make sure your oats and oat flour are certified gluten-free.
  • To make dairy-free: use dairy-free chocolate chips and sub the M&M's for your favorite non-dairy candy (or sub for more chocolate chips).

Nutrition Information

Serving 1bar (39g) Calories 181kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 17.7g (6%) Protein 6.9g (14%) Fat 9.2g (14%) Saturated Fat 3.5g (18%) Fiber 1.9g (8%) Sugar 7.3g (15%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 181

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bar (39g)
Calories 181kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 17.7g 6%
Protein 6.9g 14%
Fat 9.2g 14%
Saturated Fat 3.5g 18%
Fiber 1.9g 8%
Sugar 7.3g 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.