Protein Cookie Monster Bars

Ingredients

• 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt (for the base)
• 2 tbsp peanut butter (for the base)
• 2 tbsp butter (softened, for the base)
• 2 tbsp honey (for the base)
• 3 scoop vanilla protein powder (Levels brand recommended (25g protein per scoop), for the base)
• 0.625 cup oat flour (1/2 cup + 2 tbsp, for the base)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (for the base)
• 0.125 tsp salt (1/8-1/4 tsp to taste, for the base)
• 1 tbsp mini chocolate chips (for the base)
• 0.5 cup 1% cottage cheese (for the frosting)
• 2 oz light cream cheese (Trader Joe's brand recommended, for the frosting)
• 1 tbsp maple syrup (for the frosting)
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (for the frosting)
• 2 tsp spirulina powder (for the frosting color)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (for the frosting)
• 0.5 tsp cake-batter extract (optional, for the frosting)
• 1 Back to Nature sandwich cookie (broken up for topping)

Steps

1. 1

   In a medium bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, peanut butter, softened butter, honey, 3 scoops of vanilla protein powder, oat flour, vanilla, and salt until a thick dough forms.

2. 2

   Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips into the base mixture.

3. 3

   Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and press the base mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the pan.

4. 4

   In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, light cream cheese, maple syrup, 1 scoop of protein powder, spirulina, vanilla, and cake-batter extract (if using).

5. 5

   Blend the frosting ingredients until the mixture is very smooth and has a uniform blue color.

6. 6

   Pour the blended frosting over the base in the loaf pan and spread it into an even layer.

7. 7

   Break up one sandwich cookie and sprinkle the pieces over the top of the frosting.

8. 8

   Place the pan in the freezer for 30 to 60 minutes until set.

9. 9

   Remove from the freezer and let thaw for about 10 minutes before slicing into 7 bars.

Notes

Nutritional info per bar: ~190-210 Calories, 19-21g Protein, 16g Carbs, 9g Fat.

Nutrition per serving

• high-protein
• no-bake
• dessert
• snack bars
• protein bars
• healthy dessert
• meal prep