Triple Chocolate Protein Cake Bars

Triple Chocolate Protein Cake Bars

 This  includes three kinds of chocolate and provides 10 grams of protein per bar.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup oat flour
• 1/4 cup almond flour
• 1 scoop chocolate whey protein powder
• 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened dark cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 whole egg
• 2 egg whites (may substitute with 2 tablespoons liquid egg whites
• 1/4 cup NuNaturals stevia baking blend
• 1/3 cup applesauce (unsweetened)
• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (plain)
• 1/4 cup almond milk
• 3 tablespoons dark chocolate chips (optional)
• 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts (optional)

Preparation:

Preheat your oven to 350 F and grease an 8 by 8 baking dish. Combine both types of flour, protein powder, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt in one bowl. In another bowl, whisk the stevia and eggs. When well combined, add in the applesauce, yogurt and almond milk and whisk well. Next, pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture. If using the chocolate chips and nuts, add them in.

Transfer batter into your prepared baking dish and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (about 20 to 25 minutes). Let cool in pan, then cut as desired. Store in the refrigerator until ready to eat.