Christmas Sugar Cookie Protein Bars

All the nostalgic flavours of Christmas sugar cookies, packed into a nourishing high-protein bar. Sweet, festive and perfect for gifting or snacking. A no-bake, high-protein take on a classic sugar cookie.

Base:

• 1 cup almond meal
• 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1/4 cup nut butter

Top layer:

• 50g white chocolate
• 1 tsp Unicorn Superfoods Pink Pitaya Powder
• 1 crushed candy cane or sprinkles (optional)

Method:

Base:

1. Add the almond meal and vanilla protein powder to a mixing bowl and stir to combine.
2. Add the honey or maple syrup and nut butter, then mix until a thick dough forms.
3. Press the mixture firmly into a lined square or rectangular dish, smoothing the top.
4. Place in the fridge while you prepare the top layer.

Top Layer:

1. Melt the white chocolate using a microwave or double boiler.
2. Stir in the Unicorn Superfoods Pink Pitaya Powder until the colour is evenly combined.
3. Pour the mixture over the chilled base and spread evenly.
4. Sprinkle crushed candy cane or sprinkles on top, if desired.
5. Refrigerate until set, then slice into bars.

Created By: @jacquies_pantry