Almond Flour Sugar Cookie Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
These Almond Flour Sugar Cookie Bars are a deliciously healthy twist on traditional sugar cookies, featuring almond flour and monk fruit for a low-sugar treat. They are topped with a creamy protein-packed frosting, making them a perfect snack or dessert for those looking for gluten-free and lower-carb options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/3 cup monk fruit sweetener
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 30 g protein powder (for batter)
Wet Ingredients
- 4 tbsp coconut oil
- 4 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Frosting
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 15 g protein powder (for frosting)
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 tsp almond milk (as needed)
- Monk fruit sweetener, optional, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a square baking dish with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make removal easier.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, protein powder (30 g), monk fruit sweetener, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Add wet ingredients: Incorporate the eggs, melted coconut oil, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract into the dry mixture. Stir well until you achieve a smooth, thick batter.
- Bake the bars: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the center is puffed and the edges turn golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
- Prepare the frosting: While the bars cool, in a small bowl combine softened cream cheese, protein powder (15 g), vanilla extract, and almond milk (start with 2 tsp and add more as needed) to reach a creamy, spreadable consistency. Add monk fruit sweetener if additional sweetness is desired.
- Frost and chill: Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled bars. Cut into 16 squares and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the frosting to set.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to ensure smooth frosting.
- You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less monk fruit sweetener based on preference.
- Store leftover bars in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Almond milk helps thin the frosting for easier spreading; add gradually to avoid over-thinning.
- These bars are gluten-free and suitable for a low-sugar diet thanks to monk fruit sweetener.
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