Healthy Easter Protein Dessert
Delightfully healthy protein-packed sweets perfect for Easter celebrations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup nut butter (almond, peanut, or sunflower seed)
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by lining an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper and preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the rolled oats, protein powder, cocoa powder, and chia seeds in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix the nut butter and honey (or maple syrup) in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Pour the wet mix into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan and press it firmly into the pan.
- Pop the pan into the oven and bake for about 15-20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before lifting out to cool completely.
- Slice into squares or fun shapes once cool.
Notes
For a nut-free version, substitute nut butter with sunflower seed butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Easter, healthy sweets, protein dessert