Protein-rich cakes
VITA Lemon Protein Bars
Fresh, creamy, intensely lemony no-bake bars on a protein almond crust — bright, zesty, and completely sugar-free and flour-free.
Protein
9g
Calories
125 kcal
Prep Time
15 min
Servings
12
Ingredients
- •Crust: 70g almond flour
- •30g vanilla protein powder
- •25g unsweetened applesauce
- •15g melted coconut oil
- •1 tbsp Allulose or Monk Fruit
- •½ tsp vanilla extract
- •Pinch of salt
- •Lemon Layer: 250g Greek yogurt, 0%
- •150g light cream cheese, 5%
- •30g vanilla protein powder
- •60ml fresh lemon juice
- •Zest of 2 lemons
- •3 tbsp Allulose or Monk Fruit
- •1 tsp vanilla extract
- •7g powdered gelatin + 30ml cold water
Instructions
- 1Mix the crust ingredients, press firmly into a lined 20 × 20 cm pan, and chill.
- 2Bloom gelatin in cold water for 5 minutes, then gently melt.
- 3Blend all lemon-layer ingredients until completely smooth, then blend in the melted gelatin.
- 4Pour over the crust and refrigerate for 4 hours, until firm.
- 5Cut into 12 bars and finish with fresh lemon zest.
VITA Tips
- ✦Do not boil the gelatin — heat just until liquid for maximum setting power.
- ✦Use fresh lemon juice only; bottled juice lacks the brightness these bars need.