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If you have a sweet tooth like me but are also keen to hit your protein goals, THIS is your next recipe! I think y’all know how I feel about Botanica Health. This protein powder has quickly become a favourite of mine over the years, and I am one of their biggest fans (if you didn’t know, I put that ish in everything!!) Hello – High Protein Desserts. No idea what I’m talking about? this roundup is packed with high-protein desserts, many of which feature this amazing protein powder!
I’m a huge fan of cookies. I’ve made several different cookie dough recipes, but this one is by far the easiest. YES, I like making it with chickpeas, but sometimes the cleanup can be a real drag. It’s summer, and that means easy, no bake recipes, just like this one! I love a little sweet treat at night, and this recipe has been my most recent evening delight. 1 piece with a cup of tea, my favourite show and Nora on my lap is literal perfection. For the sake of the recipe, I cut them into 9 pieces, but you could easily halve the 9 pieces, making more, and what’s better than that?
Whether you’re craving something sweet post-workout, need a midday pick-me-up, or want the perfect sweet treat to go alongside your evening treat, this protein cookie dough bark delivers a bite of indulgence with a solid dose of fuel. Best part? It lives in your freezer and comes together in minutes!
Cookie dough bark is a layered, freezer-set treat made by spreading edible cookie dough onto a sheet pan and topping it with melted chocolate. Once frozen, it’s broken into chunks like bark. It’s similar to a protein cookie dough bar, but thinner, faster to make, and perfect for snacking. I opted to make a healthy version of this cookie dough bark and used vanilla protein and no refined sugar!
This recipe uses a handful of pantry-friendly, plant-based ingredients:
If I weren’t in love with Botanica, I would probably have a hard time choosing the right protein. Sometimes they are too gritty, sometimes they are sweetened with stevia (gross), and sometimes they just don’t have enough protein. Botanica is actual perfection. I’ve been using this plant based protein powder for years now, and it just always does the trick. The flavour isn’t overpowering, it’s always smooth, and it just blends into anything I use it with perfectly.
In a medium bowl, stir together the almond flour, protein powder, and sea salt. Add in the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla, and mix until well combined. Fold in half the chocolate chips.
Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and press the dough into an even layer about 1/4 inch thick. Freeze for 30 minutes.
Melt the remaining chocolate chips in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until smooth. Stir in 1 tsp olive oil for shine. Pour over the frozen dough and spread evenly.
Return to the freezer for 1–2 hours, or until firm. Sprinkle with flaky salt if using. Once set, cut into pieces and store in an airtight container in the freezer. Enjoy straight from frozen.
This base is super versatile—use what you love or what you have on hand:
This no bake protein cookie bark is best stored in the freezer in a sealed container. It will keep for up to a month (if it lasts that long). Serve straight from frozen for a satisfying crunch.
Each piece is packed with healthy fats, protein, and fibre, making it perfect for a quick dessert, a post-workout bite, or a midday sweet fix.
If you love edible cookie dough or chocolate chip anything, this recipe is going to be on repeat. It’s the best because it’s made with wholesome, gluten free and plant based ingredients. It’s high protein, refined sugar free and requires no fancy ingredients or tools. It’s a fun and healthy spin on cookie dough, which is something we always want to eat raw but typically shouldn’t!
The best part is that you can totally customize it to fit your desires! Just make a few swaps and it’s all your own. It’s one of those healthy cookie dough recipes that feels like dessert but functions like fuel. A total win.
Why is cookie dough bark trending on TikTok? It’s easy, nostalgic, and customizable—plus it looks amazing—the perfect blend of indulgent and nutritious.
Is this cookie dough vegan? Yes! If your protein powder and chocolate are vegan, the whole recipe is plant-based.
Why is my cookie dough dry? Add a little extra maple syrup or coconut oil. Protein powders vary in absorption.
Why is my cookie dough sticky? It may need a few extra tablespoons of almond flour to balance the moisture.
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2 Responses
Has anyone tried making this with other flour, like Bob’s GF all purpose 1:1? I have a food sensitivity to almond flour & am curious if anything else would work.
Hi Jen, Any other flour would work. I would just add the flour a little slower since it tends to dry more than almond would! Best of luck and enjoy this recipe!!