Almond Flour Sugar Cookie Bars 

A lightly sweetened, protein‑packed dessert bar that tastes just like a sugar cookie—made gluten‑free and low carb. These bars feature almond flour, protein powder, and monk fruit sweetener for sweetness without the sugar rush. Soft, chewy, and moist with creamy yogurt and coconut oil in the batter, they’re perfect for nutrition-conscious bakers who crave indulgent flavor with cleaner ingredients. Just over 180 kcal per bar and only 1 g natural sugar—it’s a guilt‑free treat for snacks, dessert, or special occasions.

Ingredients

• 2 cups almond flour
  
  

• ~45 g vanilla protein powder (plant‑based or whey)
  
  

• ~⅓ cup monk fruit sweetener (granulated)
  
  

• 1½ tsp baking powder
  
  

• ½ tsp salt
  
  

• 2 large eggs
  
  

• 4 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
  
  

• 4 Tbsp Greek yogurt
  
  

• 4 oz (≈113 g) cream cheese, softened
  
  

• ~1¼ tsp vanilla extract
  
  

• ~2 tsp almond milk (optional and variable)
  
  

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 °F (163 °C). Line a square baking pan with parchment paper.
   
   

2. In a large bowl, whisk almond flour, protein powder, monk fruit sweetener, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
   
   

3. In another bowl or the same, mix eggs, melted coconut oil, Greek yogurt, cream cheese, vanilla extract, and almond milk (if using) until smooth.
   
   

4. Combine wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until a thick batter forms.
   
   

5. Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan.
   
   

6. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned and center is set.
   
   

7. Allow to cool completely in the pan before slicing into about 9–16 bars, depending on desired size.
   
   

Nutrients (approx. per bar, yields ~9 bars)

• Calories: ~180 kcal
  
  

• Natural sugar: ~1 g
  
  

• Protein: moderate, depending on protein powder used
  
  

• Carbohydrates: low carb, keto‑friendly
  
  

• Gluten-free, refined sugar‑free, and pescatarian‑friendly