Cranberry Orange Protein Bars
Serves 16
10 mins prep
18 mins cook
28 mins total
Refreshing Cranberry Orange Protein Bars with fresh cranberries for a healthy snack or post-workout treat! These cranberry energy bars use protein powder and monkfruit and have no added sugars.
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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 and unflavored protein powder.
In a large bowl, whisk together applesauce, orange juice, Greek yogurt, brown sugar, egg and coconut oil.
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.
Place cranberries in a bowl, sprinkle with extra flour and toss to coat.
Required to prevent them from sinking to the bottom.
Add cranberries and orange zest to batter, and fold to combine.
Do not over-mix.
Transfer to baking pan 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.
Drizzle:
Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in a large microwave safe bowl and microwave about 45 seconds, stirring halfway, until completely melted.
Drizzle on bars and let set.
