Protein Lemon Bars
INGREDIENTS
Crust:
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 3 Tbsp. grass-fed butter (or coconut oil)
- 1-2 Tbsp. water
Filling:
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup of Stevia or Monkfruit
- 3/4 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 1/3 cup lemon juice (about 3 medium lemons)
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat your oven to 325°F.
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Combine ingredients for crust using a fork until crumbly.
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Line an 8”x8” baking dish with parchment and press mixture into the bottom evenly.
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Bake crust for 5 minutes
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Whisk together ingredients for lemon filling until frothy.
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Mix in yogurt, eggs, lemon juice and zest, plus vanilla extract until smooth.
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Pour filling mixture over pre-baked crust and return to oven to bake for another 30 minutes or so until barely set in the middle.
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Remove from oven and let cool 10-15 minutes, then chill for a minimum of 1 hour or overnight.
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Chill in fridge for at least an hour, then sprinkle with powdered sweetener or sugar and cut into nine equal squares. Enjoy!
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Leftovers will keep in the fridge in an airtight container at least a week.
Nutrition | Serves 9 | Serving Size 1 | Calories 143 | Carbohydrates 3g | Fiber 1g | Fat 8g | Protein 15g |