Protein Bars

No-Bake Cookies & Cream Protein Bars

Prep time: 10 mins | Chill time: 30 mins | Yield: 6 bars

Ingredients

• 2 scoops (~60g) Cookies & Cream protein powder
• 1/2 cup (50g) oat flour
• 1/4 cup (64g) natural almond butter or cashew butter (lighter taste lets the cookies & cream flavor shine)
• 2–3 tbsp unsweetened almond milk (added gradually)
• 2 Oreo cookies (or gluten-free chocolate sandwich cookies), coarsely crushed
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 pinch sea salt

Instructions

1. Prep: Line a small loaf pan or glass container with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry & Wet: In a medium bowl, whisk together the protein powder, oat flour, and pinch of salt. Stir in the nut butter, vanilla, and 2 tablespoons of almond milk.
3. Form Dough: Knead the mixture together using a spatula (or clean hands). If it's too dry, add the remaining tablespoon of milk drop-by-drop until a thick, fudge-like dough forms.
4. Fold in Cookies: Gently fold in the crushed sandwich cookies, saving a few bigger pieces to press into the top.
5. Press & Chill: Press the dough firmly into an even layer in your prepared pan. Press the reserved cookie pieces into the top.
6. Set & Slice: Freeze for 30 minutes until firm, then lift out using the parchment paper and slice into 6 equal bars. Store in the fridge or freezer!

Estimated Nutrition (Per Bar)