Cardamom Pistachio Protein Bars
Serves 16
10 mins prep
20 mins cook
30 mins total
Flavor-packed Cardamom Pistachio Protein Bars for a healthy sweet post-workout treat. These cardamom pistachio bars are sugar-free, oil-free, low fat, low calorie and give a great boost of energy!
Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8” x 8” baking dish with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk whole wheat pastry flour, vanilla protein powder, unflavored protein powder and cardamom.
In a large bowl, whisk together applesauce, milk, Greek yogurt, brown sugar substitute, egg and vanilla extract.
Add dry mix to wet, and gently stir until just starting to mix.
DO NOT OVER-MIX or protein powder will make the bars gummy.
Add chopped pistachios(reserve few for the top) fold to combine.
Do not over-mix.
Transfer to baking pan, top with more pistachios and bake for about 18-20 minutes.
Top should be set and toothpick inserted into the center should come out dry.
Remove from oven and let cool completely.
Slice into 16 bars.
