Low Carb Cookie Dough Bars Recipe

Try this delicious Low Carb Cookie Dough Bars Recipe! It is lower calorie, and higher protein, than traditional cookie dough – making it an absolute champion on the snacks front.

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Ingredients (makes 12 bars):

• 50 ml melted coconut oil
• 100g smooth peanut/almond butter
• 150ml almond milk, unsweetened
• 5 scoops LDNM vanilla protein powder
• 100g ground almonds

Topping:

• 2 tbsp chocolate chips
• 1 tbsp melted coconut oil
• 3 tbsp almonds, chopped (optional)

Directions:

1. Combine coconut oil, peanut butter and milk in a medium bowl.
2. Add protein powder and ground almonds and mix with a spatula until combined.
3. Line 8″ x 8″ baking tray with parchment paper and fill with prepared dough. Flatten with your hands and then level with spatula, pressing dough into the dish all the time.
4. Combine chocolate chips and 1 tbsp coconut oil in a small bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds or until melted, then stir well. Pour over the bars and tilt the dish until all bars are coated evenly with chocolate.
5. Sprinkle chopped almonds on top of chocolate (optional)
6. Freeze for 20 minutes or refrigerate for 1 hour.
7. Remove from the dish by holding onto the flaps of parchment paper and place on a cutting board. Cut into 12 bars and enjoy chilled.

Nutritional Information (per bar):

• Calories: 167
• Protein: 11g
• Carbs: 3g
• Fat: 13g

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