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Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Bars

Servings: 8
Description

These strawberry protein bars are almost too pretty to eat—but they actually taste even better than they look... With incredible macros and a dreamy texture, they taste like cookie dough, birthday cake, cheesecake, and strawberries all in one bite. Sweet, creamy, and irresistible.

Ingredients
    Base layer:
  • 3 scoops Vanilla Protein (90g - I used Levels Protein)
  • 1 cup Oat flour
  • 3 tbs Softened Butter
  • 4 tbs Chobani birthday cake creamer
  • 1 tbs Maple syrup (reserve other 1 tbsp for topping)
  • 2-3 tbs Fairlife reduced fat milk (add slowly and stir between each tbs)
  • - Sprinkles (optional, about 1 tsp)
    • Creamy topping:
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese
  • 2 oz reduced-fat cream cheese
  • 1 tbs maple syrup
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • 1/2 tsp beet root powder (optional – for pink coloring)
  • 1 tsp strawberry jello powder
Instructions
    1. Make the dough base:
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    1. In a large mixing bowl, combine:
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    - 3 scoops protein powder
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    - 1 cup oat flour
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    - 3 tbsp softened butter
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    - 4 tbsp creamer
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    - 1 tbsp maple syrup
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    - 2 tbsp Fairlife milk
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    2. Mix well until a soft, dough-like texture forms.
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    3. Fold in sprinkles, if using.
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    4. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper. Press dough evenly into the base.
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    5. Freeze for **5–10 minutes** to set.
    12. 2. Prepare the creamy topping:
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    1. In a blender, add:
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    - ½ cup cottage cheese
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    - 2 oz reduced-fat cream cheese
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    2. Blend until completely smooth and creamy (scrape sides if needed).
    16. 3. Pour into a bowl and mix in:
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    - 1 scoop protein powder
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    - 1 tbsp maple syrup
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    - ½ tsp beet root powder (optional)
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    - ½ tsp strawberry jello powder
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    4. Stir or whisk until fully blended and silky.
    21. 3. Assemble and chill:
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    1. Pour the topping over the chilled base in the loaf pan.
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    2. Use a spatula to spread evenly across the surface.
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    3. Freeze for **1 hour+,** or until topping is firm enough to slice.
    24. 4. Serve and store:
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    - Slice into 8 bars.
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    - Store in the freezer. **Before eating**, let bar thaw at room temp for ~15 minutes for best texture.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 200kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g13%
Total Carbohydrate 16g6%
Protein 20g40%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Read it online: https://kimproteinkitchen.com/recipe/strawberry-cheesecake-protein-bars/