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Cinnamon Sugar Protein Cake Bars (Low Calorie)

These Cinnamon Sugar Protein Cake Bars are exactly what you need when dieting! They're low fat, packed with 8g of protein per bar and just 5g of carbs.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 9
Calories: 61 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

Protein Cake Bars:
  • 1/4 cup snickerdoodle protein powder (30g) or vanilla + 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour (28g) 28g
  • 1 Tbsp sugar-free butterscotch jello pudding mix (14g)*
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1.25 cup egg whites (300g)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce (120g)
  • 2 Tbsp canned pumpkin (30g) or more applesauce
  • 1 tsp butter extract
Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
  • 1/4 cup granulated sweetener or sugar (48g) I used monk fruit sweetener
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper and spray lightly with cooking spray.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients (flour through baking powder).
  3. In a separate larger bowl, add the egg and egg whites. Use a hand mixer to combine. Add the rest of the wet ingredients and mix again.
  4. Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and continue mixing until all ingredients are mixed well.
  5. Pour batter into the dish, and then sprinkle with cinnamon and sweetener.
  6. Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  7. Let cool before slicing and enjoy!

Notes

  • *I used Jell-O Butterscotch sugar-free pudding mix. 14g was half the pack. You could use another flavor if needed, the butterscotch just brings about the best flavor in my opinion! This is the secret ingredient to these cake bars that helps it taste less eggy. I unfortunately have not found a good sub for this ingredient at this time!
  • To make dairy-free: use a plant based protein powder and dairy-free pudding mix like Simply Delish!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 bar Calories 61kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.6g (3%) Fiber 1.4g (6%) Sugar 1.6g (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 61

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 bar
Calories 61kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.6g 3%
Fiber 1.4g 6%
Sugar 1.6g 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.