Description
Protein Cookie Dough Bark is a delicious and nutritious no-bake snack that combines the irresistible taste of cookie dough with the goodness of high-protein ingredients. This vegan and grain-free treat is easy to make in just over 10 minutes of preparation plus chilling time, featuring a smooth blend of almond flour, protein powder, and SunButter, topped with a rich chocolate layer. Perfect for a satisfying snack or sweet treat, it requires no baking and keeps well refrigerated.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough Base
- 1/2 cup (56g) almond flour
- 1/2 cup (60g) protein powder (plain or vanilla)
- 1/4 cup (65g) Organic SunButter
- 1/4 cup (80g) maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1-2 tbsp almond milk as needed
- 1/2 cup (90g) mini chocolate chips
Chocolate Topping
- 1/2 cup (90g) mini chocolate chips
- 2 tsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Mix the Base: In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, protein powder, SunButter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir thoroughly until a thick dough forms.
- Adjust Consistency: If the dough feels too dry or thick, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of almond milk, mixing until the dough reaches a pliable consistency.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in 1/2 cup of mini chocolate chips evenly into the dough mixture.
- Form the Bark Base: Press the dough mixture evenly onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spreading it out into a thin, uniform layer.
- Melt Chocolate Topping: In a microwave-safe bowl or over a double boiler, melt the remaining 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips with 2 teaspoons of coconut oil until smooth and well combined.
- Assemble Bark: Pour the melted chocolate over the cookie dough layer, spreading it almost to the edges for full coverage.
- Chill: Refrigerate the assembled bark for at least 4 hours to allow it to set properly.
- Serve: Once firm, break the bark into approximately 12 even-sized pieces or smaller portions as preferred.
- Storage: Store cookie dough bark in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week to maintain freshness and texture.
Notes
- This recipe offers the deliciousness of traditional unbaked cookie dough with a high-protein twist, making it a perfect guilt-free snack.
- It is vegan and grain-free, ideal for those avoiding dairy and gluten.
- Quick to prepare, requiring only about 10 minutes of active prep time plus chilling.
- Feel free to customize by using different protein powder flavors or nut butters for variations.
- Ensure to refrigerate to keep the bark firm and fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 128
- Sugar: 7.9 g
- Sodium: 13.5 mg
- Fat: 6.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1.3 g
- Protein: 4.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg