Protein Lemon Bars

These tangy lemon protein bars are a perfect dessert that’s light on sweetness and macros, but high in protein and flavor. These bars taste MUCH better after they have rested overnight in the fridge, so feel free to make ahead for the week. We suggest to portion and tightly wrap in saran wrap to preserve freshness and flavor.

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350º Fahrenheit.
2. In a food processor, pulse all dry ingredients until they turn into a flour-like texture.
3. Beat eggs in a large bowl, add wet ingredients and mix.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients.
5. This recipe uses the apple sauce as sweetener but you can add additional sweetener to taste if you prefer your squares to be less tart.
6. Grease a 9x9 pan, or 6 muffin tins with cooking spray, then add batter and sprinkle lemon zest on top.
7. Bake at 350º Fahrenheit for approximately 30 minutes, check after 20 minutes if using muffin tins.