If you are craving something sweet, satisfying, and packed with protein, these Chocolate Chip Bars are your new go-to snack! They taste just like cookie dough, but they are made with better-for-you ingredients. Discover the joy of making no bake cookies with this easy recipe. Enjoy the classic flavors and simplicity of this delicious treat.

I love this recipe because it satisfies my sweet tooth while also providing a healthy dose of protein and energy. Plus, the no-bake aspect means I can enjoy freshly made cookies without waiting for them to bake!

I love no bake desserts, as they are some of the easiest and most delicious recipes to make. Chewy and soft and I cannot stop shoveling these splendid cookies in my face! They are seriously so satisfying with a sip or five of chilly milk.

They make a super healthy snack or dessert that can be made ahead of time and they store well. They don’t require any cooking or baking as there is no raw eggs or flour in them.  This is the new way of “unbaking”, healthier, quicker and easier. As well as being really easy to make, these cookies are healthier than your average treat as they are made with wholesome REAL food ingredients. With the added protein powder it makes them more balanced than the traditional high carb recipe.

Old fashioned baked recipes always had tons of sugar, carbs and fats. The new modern way it to add protein making the recipe more balanced and healthy. Eating protein-rich foods has many health and fitness benefits, including:

Speeding recovery after exercise and/or injury
Reducing muscle loss
Building lean muscle
Helping maintain a healthy weight
Curbing hunger

A well-balanced diet with proper ratios of macro nutrients (protein, healthy carbs and fats) provides all of the: energy you need to keep active throughout the day. nutrients you need for growth and repair, helping you to stay strong and healthy and help to prevent diet-related illness.

When you find your optimal balance and amounts of macro nutrients, you take a major step toward reaching your health goals and this balance has been improved in this recipe by the addition of healthy protein.

Your body can only absorb around 25-30 grams of protein at one time and you  likely need 80-100 plus grams a day so its important to spread it over all meals and snacks throughout the day so you can meet your required amount.

Why you will love these protein bars:

Protein-rich to help keep you full and satisfied
Naturally sweetened with honey
Quick and easy to prep – just a bowl and a spoon
Freezer-friendly for long-lasting snack options

Sometimes you just want a simple dessert and when those cravings strike, reach for this fabulous cookies recipe. These treats are a bit like fudge in consistency, perfectly sweet, richly almond buttery and balanced with warm hints of vanilla.

I know! Just when you thought there was no way to improve on a classic chocolate chip cookie here is the recipe. These cookie bars are the stuff of dreams. They come together very quickly and satisfy the cookie, fudge and quick snack craving! This recipe is so easy that even your kiddos can make them.

All you do is mix the ingredients together, add them to a baking sheet and let them firm up. They make the perfect snack or dessert when you need something that’s on the healthier side fast. I can see these making great gifts. Or make in a large batch and keep them in the freezer so there’s always a healthier treat on hand!

Whether fueling a workout, chasing toddlers, or powering through an afternoon slump, these no-bake bars will hit the spot.

Chocolate Chip Protein Cookie Bars

No-bake Chocolate Chip Protein Cookie Bars are irresistible and fun to make. This recipe does not use raw flour or eggs, so there is no need to turn on the oven. Simply put the bars in the refrigerator, chill,and enjoy!

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword chocolate chip protein bars no bake, chocolate chip protein cookie bars, clean eating dessert or snack, healthy chocolate chip protein bars, no bake chocolate chip bars

Servings 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup oat flour (oats blended to a flour)
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/3 cup cashew (or any other nut or seed) butter
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1/4 cup protein or collagen peptides powder
• 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
• 2-3 tablespoons any milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chocolate chunks

Chocolate Topping

• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Instructions

• Line a 7 x 5-inch loaf pan or dish with parchment paper on the bottom and sides leaving some overhanging to act as a handle to get the bars out easier for cutting.

  In a medium mixing bowl, mix together oat and almond flour, cashew butter, coconut oil, protein powder, honey, milk, and vanilla extract. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to stir until a soft dough forms.

  Fold in chocolate chunks. If mixture seems a little dry add more milk a tablespoon at a time until mixture comes together into a dough.

  Press the base mixture into the bottom of your pan or dish evenly. Refrigerate while you melt the chocolate topping.

Chocolate Topping

• Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in small dish and microwave with 20 second bursts stirring between each one until melted and smooth.

  Or use double boiler method - (pot of boiling water with a bowl resting on top) melt the chocolate chips and the coconut oil together.

  Once melted pour over the base bars and place back in fridge to set.

  Once chocolate is firm and set, remove bars from lined pan using the parchment paper handles and cut into 8 bars or more smaller squares.

  Store in fridge for up to 1 week or freezer for up to3 months.

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