Appetizer for 9
Cookie Dough Protein Bars
$2.40for 420 minServes 9
These no-bake protein bars combine oat flour, cashew butter, and chocolate chips with a thin sweet topping.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Peanut butter, 5.75 oz$0.14/oz typical | 5.75 oz | $0.79Typical price |
 | Almond, 2.25 oz$0.05/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.11Typical price |
 | Chocolate chips and baking chocolate, 3 oz$0.45/oz typical | 3 oz | $1.35Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.41 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSalt and pepperBaking powder and sodaHoney or maple syrupCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
- 20 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 9servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetAppetizersSnacksBack to school
$0.60 per serving$2.40 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups oat flour
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
- 1/4 tsp baking soda (optional)
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup cashew butter
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp cashew butter
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- sea salt (optional)
Steps
- Stir the oat flour, protein powder, salt, and baking soda in a medium bowl.
- Mix in the maple syrup, half-cup cashew butter, almond milk, and vanilla until a thick dough forms.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, press the dough into an 8-inch square pan, and smooth the top.
- Warm the remaining cashew butter and coconut oil until loose, spread them over the dough, and sprinkle with sea salt if using.
- Chill the pan for 10 minutes, then cut the mixture into 9 bars.
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