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These healthier cookie dough bars are so easy to make in one bowl and the outcome will definitely please you!
These healthier cookie dough bars are the ultimate solution for your sweet tooth. By swapping refined grains for a protein rich base of almond flour and rolled oats, you get a dense, chewy texture that feels indulgent but keeps you satisfied.
The combination of creamy peanut butter and brown sugar creates that classic “cookie dough” flavor we all crave. A generous handful of dark chocolate chips adds the perfect snap of sweetness in every bite.
The best part about this recipe is its incredible efficiency. In a world where baking can feel like a whole day project. These bars are a breath of fresh air – they can be prepped and ready in less than 30 minutes. Simply whisk together your melted butter, egg, and peanut butter, fold in your dry ingredients, and press the mixture into a pan.
Whether you’re packing a lunchbox or looking for a post-workout snack, these bars offer a much needed upgrade from store bought alternatives. They provide a balanced mix of healthy fats and fiber, making them a “guilt free” win for busy families.
If you like this recipe, you will also love my 5 Ingredient Flourless Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies or my Healthy Girl Scout Tagalong Cookies.
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Healthier Cookie Dough Bars
Ingredients
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 3/4 cup (195 g) creamy all natural peanut butter
- 3/4 cup (165 g) brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup (55 g) butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (110 g) almond flour
- 1/2 cup (40 g) rolled oats
- 1/2 tsp each baking soda + baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (90 g) chocolate chips
- optional: flakey sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Line an 8×8 inch brownie pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, peanut butter, brown sugar, butter and vanilla until combined. Next, add in the almond flour, oats, baking soda, salt and mix until incorporated. Fold in the chocolate chips. Transfer the thick mixture to the brownie pan and spread out evenly. Optional: top with more chocolate chips. Bake for 20-22 minutes or until golden brown on edges. Allow to set in pan for 15 minutes then carefully transfer to a wire rack to allow to cool.
- Optional: Top with flakey sea salt when it comes out of the oven!
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container on your counter for up to 4 days.
- Make sure you use Gluten Free Oats if following a gluten free diet.
- You can use any neutral oil instead of melted butter, like melted coconut oil, olive oil or avocado oil.
- You can use any other nut or seed butter besides peanut butter.
- You can use any granulated sweetener instead of brown sugar.
This is another HIT! I subbed sugar for date sugar, and used Tahini butter. I also doubled the recipe to fit into a half sheet pan and accidentally added 2 tsp baking powder and 2 tsp baking soda but it came out fantastic
Hi Kimberly, that’s awesome – love your subs!
Just made these and they are amazing! In case anyone needs to know who may be watching their sugar or allergic to/dislikes Peanut Butter, I made them with Cashew Butter in place of the PB and with Truvia Brown Sugar in place of regular as well as Lilly’s dark chocolate chips. They taste amazing, are a healthier treat, while still being yummy enough to trick my husband and me into believing we are cheating. Thank you for the great recipe!
Hi Kim, That’s great feedback – thank you for sharing and I’m glad you loved em!
So good! I used coconut sugar and sugar free chocolate chips just to reduce the sugar content and it turned out great!
Hi Michelle, thank you for sharing your feedback with us!