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!
Ingredients
⅔cupWhole Wheat Pastry Flour, 80g, see post for sub
⅓cupUnflavored Protein Powder, Whey-Caesin, 30g
½cupVanilla Protein Powder, Whey-Caesin, 45g
1TbspCardamom, Ground
½cupUnsweetened Applesauce, 120g
¼cupUnsweetened Almond Milk, 60ml
6TbspNon-fat Greek Yogurt, 84g
2TbspZero Calorie Brown Sugar Replacement, 24g
1Egg
1tspVanilla Extract
¾cupPistachios without shell, Chopped, 84g
Instructions
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.
Notes
Nutrition details are calculated using products recommended below.
See post for alternate ingredients, tips and storage options.