Cosmic Blondie Protein Bars - Healthy and So Good!

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F and grease or line an 8” x 8” baking dish with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a bowl, whisk vanilla protein powder(s), unflavored protein powder, cashew butter powder, flour, coconut flour and baking soda.

Step 3

In a large bowl, whisk together wet ingredients - yogurt, applesauce, milk, cashew butter, brown sugar and vanilla.

Step 4

Add dry mix to wet, whisk lightly for 7-8s and then gently fold with spatula until just combined.DO NOT OVER-MIX or protein powder will make the bars gummy.

Step 5

Pour into baking pan; Bake for about 25-30 minutes.Top should be set and toothpick inserted into the center should come out mostly dry - just a bit moist (will cook in pan as cooling).

Step 6

Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to cooling rack to cool completely.

Step 7

Let bars cool completely.

Step 8

In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, protein powder, cashew butter, until smooth.Spread over cooled bars.

Step 9

Sprinkle candy coated chocolate bits on top.Cut into 16 bars and serve!