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

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F.
2. Combine ingredients for crust using a fork until crumbly.
3. Line an 8”x8” baking dish with parchment and press mixture into the bottom evenly.
4. Bake crust for 5 minutes
5. Whisk together ingredients for lemon filling until frothy.
6. Mix in yogurt, eggs, lemon juice and zest, plus vanilla extract until smooth.
7. 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.
8. Remove from oven and let cool 10-15 minutes, then chill for a minimum of 1 hour or overnight.
9. Chill in fridge for at least an hour, then sprinkle with powdered sweetener or sugar and cut into nine equal squares. Enjoy!

10. 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 |