Description
Healthy graham cracker protein cake bars topped with gooey marshmallows and drizzled with dark chocolate.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup (120g) whole wheat flour
- 1 1/2 scoops (50g) vanilla whey protein powder
- 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp. granulated stevia or erythritol (or preferred, low calorie granulated sweetener)
- 4 graham cracker sheets
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup (113g) plain nonfat Greek yogurt*
- 1/2 cup (113g) natural applesauce
- 2 tbsp. coconut oil, melted (or vegetable oil)
- 1 whole egg
- 1/4 cup (48g) coconut sugar**
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 1/3 cups (60g) mini marshmallows
- 1 tbsp. (28g) dark chocolate chunks
Instructions
- 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.
- In a separate bowl, add Greek yogurt, applesauce, egg, coconut sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix well until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients. Gently fold together. Be careful not to over mix. Line a 6×8 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 7
- Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 19
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 7