Apple Pie Protein Bars

four protein bars, one bitten, that are apple pie flavor with white icing on a sheet of unbleached parchment paper

5 from 1 vote

These easy whey protein bars are delicious as apple pie! 22g of protein in these easy to make gluten free apple pie protein bars.

Prep Time15

Cook Time0

Total Time15

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: bars

Calories: 247kcal

Author: Andréa Marchese

Ingredients

Protein bar:

½ cup natural applesauce 112g
2 tablespoons almond butter 30g
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 ¼ cup vanilla whey protein concentrate 113g
½ cup coconut flour 56g

Icing:

2 tablespoons confectioners erythritol 30g
1 ½ teaspoons filtered water

Instructions

Mix applesauce and almond butter until smooth.
Add spices and mix well.
Add protein and coconut flour. Mix as much as you can with a fork or spoon, and then use your hands to fully combine the dough.
Place on a sheet of parchment paper and form into a rectangle.
Wrap the parchment around the dough and refrigerate for a couple of hours until firm.
Cut into 4 bars.
Mix icing ingredients, and pipe or drizzle over bars.
Enjoy! Store extras in the refrigerator.

Notes

Erythritol is a calorie-free natural sweetener, and is not included in the carb count here. Including the carbs adds 7.5g per bar but does not change the calories.

If you'd like to substitute the whey with pea protein or casein, you'll need to add some liquid.

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