Fruity Pebble Protein Cheesecake Bars

Ingredients

• 3 scoop Vanilla protein powder (Author used Legion protein powder; for the base)
• 0.5 cup Almond flour (For the base)
• 0.5 cup Oat flour (For the base)
• 0.25 cup Fruity Pebbles, crushed (For the base)
• 0.25 cup Monk fruit sweetener (For the base)
• 3 tbsp Butter, melted (For the base)
• 4 tbsp Milk (Add 2 tablespoons at a time; the source specifies 4–6 tablespoons total, adding enough for a slightly crumbly dough that holds when pressed)
• 3 oz Low-fat cream cheese (Softened; for the topping)
• 1.5 tbsp Powdered sugar (For the topping)
• 1 scoop Vanilla protein powder (For the topping)
• 1 tbsp Butter, melted (For the topping)
• Fruity Pebbles (Extra for sprinkling on top)

Steps

1. 1

   Line a loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang so the finished bars can be lifted out easily.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, stir together the vanilla protein powder, almond flour, oat flour, monk fruit sweetener, and crushed Fruity Pebbles.

3. 3

   Add the 3 tablespoons melted butter and stir to combine.

4. 4

   Add the milk 2 tablespoons at a time, stirring between additions. Continue adding milk until the mixture resembles a slightly crumbly dough that holds together when pressed; the source specifies approximately 4–6 tablespoons total.

5. 5

   Press the base mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the parchment-lined loaf pan.

6. 6

   In a clean bowl, combine the softened low-fat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla protein powder, and 1 tablespoon melted butter.

7. 7

   Mix with a hand mixer or whisk until the topping is completely smooth and creamy.

8. 8

   Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the base layer.

9. 9

   Sprinkle extra Fruity Pebbles over the top, gently pressing them into the topping so they stick.

10. 10

    Place the pan in the freezer for about 30 minutes, or until the bars are firm enough to slice.

11. 11

    Lift the chilled slab out using the parchment overhang and cut it into 7 bars.

12. 12

    Serve and enjoy.

Notes

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for a softer texture or in the freezer for a firmer texture. The source does not specify a particular loaf-pan size.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• snack
• no-bake
• high-protein
• chilled
• American
• vegetarian