No-Bake Lemon Poppy Seed Protein Cookies Recipe
These no-bake Lemon Poppy Seed protein bars are a healthy, refreshing snack packed with almond flour, protein powder, and zesty lemon flavors. Perfect for a quick energy boost or post-workout treat, they require no oven time and come together in minutes with simple ingredients and an optional sweet glaze for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 2 scoops vanilla or unflavored protein powder (recommended: whey or pea protein)
- 1 heaping tbsp poppy seeds
- Zest of 1/2 a lemon
Wet Ingredients
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- Juice of 1/2 a lemon
Optional Glaze
- 3 tbsp confectioners sugar
- 2 tsp coffee creamer
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly mix the almond flour, coconut flour, protein powder, poppy seeds, and lemon zest until evenly distributed.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, melt the coconut oil until liquid and warm. Whisk in the maple syrup and lemon juice until fully combined.
- Mix Dough: Fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture using a spatula, and then knead lightly with your hands until a firm, cookie-dough consistency forms. If the mixture feels too wet or sticky, gradually add more almond flour to achieve the right texture.
- Shape and Chill: Line a bread loaf pan or a similarly sized glass meal prep container (approximately 6 x 4 inches) with wax paper. Press the dough mixture firmly into the container, smoothing out the surface.
- Refrigerate: Place the container in the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours to firm up the bars.
- Optional Glaze Preparation: Before slicing, if desired, whisk together confectioners sugar and coffee creamer to form a glaze. Drizzle over the chilled bars for added sweetness and flavor.
- Slice and Serve: Remove the bars from the container using the wax paper edges, cut into bite-sized pieces, and enjoy chilled.
Notes
- For protein powder, whey or plant-based unflavored or vanilla options work best to complement the lemon flavor.
- Adjust coconut oil amount slightly if dough is crumbly to help bind ingredients better.
- The optional glaze adds sweetness without overpowering the refreshing lemon taste.
- Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Can be frozen for up to 1 month; thaw in fridge before serving.
Keywords: no-bake, lemon poppy seed, protein bars, healthy snack, gluten free, vegan options, quick snack, energy bars
