{"id":"276073d4-1852-41f2-be5e-2e719ea3fbe6","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/276073d4-1852-41f2-be5e-2e719ea3fbe6","source_url":"https://www.haylskitchen.com/chocolate-protein-cake-bars/","title":"Chocolate Protein Cake Bars","description":"Soft, light and fluffy, these are the best Chocolate Protein Cake Bars you can make! This dark chocolate protein powder cake bar recipe uses a lot of cocoa powder, Greek Yogurt and has no oil, eggs or sugar either!","servings":9,"servings_text":"9","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT22M","total_time":"PT32M","image_url":"https://www.haylskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Chocolate-Protein-Cake-Bars-1.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"½ cup 1:1 Gluten Free Baking Flour (60g, see post for sub)","item":"1:1 Gluten Free Baking Flour","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"60g, see post for sub"},{"text":"½ cup Chocolate Protein Powder (45g, about 1½ scoops)","item":"Chocolate Protein Powder","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"45g, about 1 1/2 scoops"},{"text":"½ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (or Cacao Powder, 40g)","item":"Unsweetened Cocoa Powder","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"or Cacao Powder, 40g"},{"text":"¼ cup Zero Calorie 1:1 Sugar Replacement (48g)","item":"Zero Calorie 1:1 Sugar Replacement","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":48,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"½ tsp Baking Soda","item":"Baking Soda","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"¾ cup Non-fat Greek Yogurt (170g)","item":"Non-fat Greek Yogurt","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":170,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"½ cup Unsweetened Almond Milk (120ml)","item":"Unsweetened Almond Milk","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":120,"unit":"ml"}},{"text":"3 Tbsp Almond Butter (42g, see post for subs)","item":"Almond Butter","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"42g, see post for subs"},{"text":"⅓ cup Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal (Nuts, Chocolate Chips)","item":"Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal","quantity":0.3333333333333333,"unit":"cup","preparation":"Nuts, Chocolate Chips"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8” x 8” brownie pan or baking dish with parchment paper."},{"number":2,"text":"In a bowl, whisk oat flour, chocolate protein powder, unsweetened cocoa powder, zero calorie sugar replacement and baking soda."},{"number":3,"text":"In a large bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt and almond milk."},{"number":4,"text":"Add dry mix to wet, and gently fold until just combined.DO NOT OVER-MIX or protein powder will make the brownie dense."},{"number":5,"text":"Add in nut butter and fold.Batter should be thick."},{"number":6,"text":"Add optional mix ins, reserving few for the top, and fold."},{"number":7,"text":"Transfer batter into pan, smoothen with a spatula or back of spoon.Top with remaining mix-ins."},{"number":8,"text":"Bake for 22-25 minutes or until the top is set. Toothpick inserted into the center should come out dry."},{"number":9,"text":"Remove from oven and let cool completely.Cut into slices and enjoy"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T15:50:27.23972+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T15:50:27.23972+00:00"}