Protein Sugar Cookie Fruit Bars

Ingredients

• 2.5 tbsp butter (Melted; for the bottom layer)
• 2 tbsp white sugar (For the bottom layer)
• 2 tbsp monk fruit sweetener (For the bottom layer)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (For the bottom layer)
• salt (A dash; for the bottom layer)
• 3 scoops vanilla protein powder (For the bottom layer; the author used Levels Protein)
• 1 cup oat flour (For the bottom layer)
• 4 tbsp milk of choice (Add very slowly, 1 tbsp at a time; use 4 to 6 tbsp, plus more as needed, until a thick dough forms)
• 0.25 cup marshmallow fluff (For the frosting)
• 0.25 cup Greek yogurt (For the frosting; strain if desired. The author strained it by wrapping it in a paper towel for a few hours in the refrigerator to make it less liquidy)
• 1 oz light cream cheese (For the frosting)
• 0.5 scoop protein powder (For the frosting)
• 0.75 cup mixed blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries (For topping)

Steps

1. 1

   If you prefer a firm base, preheat as directed by the original recipe; otherwise, keep the bars no-bake, which is the author's preferred preparation. The source does not specify an oven temperature or baking time.

2. 2

   Mix the melted butter, white sugar, monk fruit sweetener, vanilla extract, and dash of salt until combined.

3. 3

   Add the vanilla protein powder and oat flour to the butter mixture, and stir to combine.

4. 4

   Stir in the milk of choice very slowly, adding 1 tablespoon at a time, until the mixture forms a thick dough. Add more milk as needed.

5. 5

   Press the dough firmly into a loaf pan, creating an even bottom layer.

6. 6

   Mix the marshmallow fluff, Greek yogurt, light cream cheese, and protein powder together until the frosting is smooth.

7. 7

   Spread the frosting evenly over the base in the loaf pan.

8. 8

   Top the frosting with the mixed blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries.

9. 9

   Slice into 8 bars and enjoy.

Notes

The source does not provide an oven temperature or baking time for firming the base, so those details cannot be specified. The posted macros are 185 calories, 16 g protein, 16 g carbohydrates, and 8 g fat per bar; exact nutrition will vary by protein powder, milk, and sweetener used.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• snack
• no-bake
• protein-rich
• fruit
• vegetarian
• make-ahead