Blueberry Protein Lemon Bars
These no-bake blueberry lemon bars are full of bright citrus and juicy berries. They are gluten-free, free from refined sugars, and packed with 11 grams of protein per bar.
Servings: 6 bars
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cashew butter
- 6 tbsp vanilla protein powder
- 3 tbsp almond flour
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp lemon extract optional
- zest of 1 lemon
- 1/3 cup blueberries use blueberries that are smaller
Glaze
- 2 tbsp coconut butter
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
- Line a loaf pan with baking paper. Use a 4’’x7’’ or even a smaller pan.
- In a bowl, mix cashew butter, protein powder, almond flour, maple syrup, vanilla, lemon extract, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Fold in blueberries.
- Press mixture into the lined loaf pan and top with extra blueberries if desired.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour, until it firms up.
- Slice into 6 bars.
- Melt coconut butter in the microwave and drizzle over bars. Top with lemon zest.
- Refrigerate for another 15 minutes until glaze is set.
- Store in the food container in the fridge and serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 bar (2 oz) | Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 20.8g | Protein: 10.8g | Fat: 15.3g | Saturated Fat: 3.5g | Sodium: 65mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g