S’MORES PROTEIN CAKE BARS

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup (120g) whole wheat flour

• 1½ scoops (50g) vanilla whey

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• ¼ cup + 2 tbsp. erythritol (Truvia)

• 3 graham cracker sheets

• ½ tsp baking powder

• ½ cup (113g) plain nonfat Greek yogurt*

• ½ cup (113g) natural applesauce

• 1 whole egg

• 2 tbsp. (24g) coconut sugar**

• ½ tsp. vanilla extract

• 1⅓ cups (60g) mini marshmallows

• 1 tbsp. (28g) dark chocolate chunks

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Mix flour, protein powder, stevia, and baking powder in a large bowl. Crush graham crackers finely leaving a few small chunks. Add graham crackers to dry ingredients and mix again.

2. In a separate bowl, add Greek yogurt, applesauce, egg, coconut sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix well until smooth.

3. Combine wet and dry ingredients. Gently fold together. Be careful not to over mix. Line a 6x8 baking dish with foil and spray with cooking spray. Pour batter into baking dish and bake for about 23 minutes or until a knife comes out clean.

4. Spread marshmallows evenly on top. Set oven to broil. Broil for about 20-30 seconds or until the marshmallows are slightly browned. Let cool completely.

5. Once bars are cooled, drizzle with melted dark chocolate. Cut into 12 bars and enjoy!

NOTES

* Greek yogurt can be substituted for mashed banana or canned pumpkin. ** Brown sugar can be used instead of coconut sugar.

Recipe originally by: macro-chef.com

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