Birthday Sugar Cookie Protein Bars With Frosting
These Birthday Sugar Cookie Protein Bars with Frosting are protein-rich, lower carb, and completely refined sugar free. With a soft sugar-cookie center, the best vanilla-almond flavor, and a smooth white-chocolate coating, they taste like holiday sugar cookies turned into a creamy, no-bake protein bar you will want to keep stocked in your fridge all season long.
Servings 8
Ingredients
Sugar Cookie Base
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup honey, maple syrup or a powdered sweetener
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 2-3 tablespoons milk of choice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
- 3/4 cup cream cheese, softened (leave out at room temperature for an hour or a 10 second burst in the microwave will do it.)
- 3/4 cup white chocolate chips, melted and slightly cooled
- 2 tablespoons vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Line an 7×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.In a bowl, mix almond flour, protein powder, sweetener, and salt.Add melted coconut oil, milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until a soft dough forms.Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan. Place in the fridge to firm up while preparing frosting.
White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Mix in protein powder, melted white chocolate, and vanilla until creamy.Spread frosting evenly over the chilled cookie base.Sprinkle with sprinkles. Refrigerate for 1–2 hours, or until set.Slice into 8 bars or more smaller squares.Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.