Cookies & Cream Protein Bars

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups almond flour
• 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
• 1/4 cup coconut flour
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar substitute
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup cashew butter (or almond butter)
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tbsp almond milk
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 12 chocolate sandwich cookies (or homemade protein cookies)
• 2 tbsp almond flour
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 tbsp coconut oil (melted)
• 1 tbsp powdered sugar substitute
• 2 tbsp crushed cookie pieces
• White chocolate drizzle (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Line 8x8 pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal

2. 2

   For cookie pieces, crush sandwich cookies into chunky pieces (not powder)

3. 3

   Mix crushed cookies with almond flour, cocoa powder, melted coconut oil, and powdered sugar substitute

4. 4

   Set aside cookie mixture

5. 5

   For vanilla base, whisk together almond flour, protein powder, coconut flour, powdered sugar substitute, and salt

6. 6

   In another bowl, combine cashew butter, maple syrup, almond milk, and vanilla extract

7. 7

   Mix wet ingredients into dry until well combined

8. 8

   Fold in 3/4 of the prepared cookie pieces, reserving some for topping

9. 9

   Press mixture firmly into prepared pan

10. 10

    Sprinkle remaining cookie pieces on top and gently press in

11. 11

    Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm

12. 12

    Remove from pan using parchment overhang

13. 13

    Cut into 12 bars and drizzle with white chocolate if desired