Cookies & Cream Bars

If you like cookies and cream ice cream, then this no bake bar recipe is right up your alley...

Because it tastes better than ice cream and it's better for your health too!

Here's what you'll need:

Cookie layer:

• 2 scoops Veg-Pro Cookies & Cream protein
• 1/4 cup almond flour
• 2 tbsp unsweetened cacao
• 2 tbsp baking sweetener or sugar
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp melted coconut oil

For the cream layer:

• 4 scoops Veg-Pro Cookies & Cream
• 3/4 cup baking sweetener or powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup coconut flour
• 8 oz fat free or low-fat cream cheese (vegan or regular)
• 1/2 cup cottage cheese (for regular or almond yoghurt for vegan option)
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 4-5 cookies to crush inside, 4-5 cookies to crush for topping (chose gluten-free options for fully gluten-free bars)

Here's what to do:

Step 1: Combine ingredients for cookie layer until a crumbly dough forms.

Step 2: Press into the bottom of a 7"x5" baking dish lightly coated with cooking spray.

Step 3: Combine ingredients for cream layer (except cookies) in a blender or food processor and blend/process until smooth.

Step 4: Add cookies and pulse blender or food processor until distributed throughout batter.

Step 5: Pour cream layer over base and place in the freezer for 2-3 hours until set.

Step 6: Cut into eight pieces and enjoy!

Store any leftovers in the fridge up to one week or in the freezer up to one month.

While this recipe has more ingredients and than most of the others we post, rest assured that these delicious bars are well worth the effort!