Christmas Protein Sugar Cookie Bars
These Christmas Protein Sugar Cookie Bars bring all the nostalgic, buttery sweetness of classic sugar cookies — with a sneaky boost of protein to keep you fueled through the gift wrapping, caroling, and cookie swaps! Soft, chewy, and sprinkled with festive flair, they’re the perfect guilt-free bite of holiday magic. Enjoy them post-workout, at your cookie exchange, or straight from the fridge while watching your favorite Christmas movie.
Calories
148
per serving
Protein
7g
per serving
GLP-1 Friendly
✓
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/3 cup monk fruit
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons Greek yogurt (plain)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 30 g protein powder (vanilla or your choice of flavor)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 4 tablespoons coconut oil
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your pan or baking sheet with parchment or non-stick spray.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine all wet ingredients (eggs, oil, sweetener, vanilla, etc.) and whisk until smooth.
- 3
Add all dry ingredients (protein powder, flour, cocoa, baking agents) and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 4
Fold in any add-ins (chocolate chips, nuts, fruit) and transfer the batter to the prepared pan.
- 5
Bake for 18 to 25 minutes (cookies and muffins on the shorter side, brownies/bars longer), or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- 6
Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing or serving.
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