Servings: 9 bars
Ingredients:
Crust:
5 full graham cracker rectangles, food processed into crumbs
1 T sugar or sugar substitute
3 T light butter, melted
Filling:
6 oz cream cheese, room temperature and softened
¾ cup nonfat greek yogurt
3 eggs
⅓ cup sugar or sugar substitute
2 scoops Designer Wellness Designer Egg Protein Powder, Classic Vanilla
⅓ cup lemon juice
1 T lemon zest
1 t vanilla
Directions:
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Prepare a glass baking dish with nonstick spray and parchment paper. I used a 7.25'' wide x 5.5' glass dish.
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In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined and has a sandy texture.
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Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and press evenly into the bottom.
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Bake for 8 minutes. Remove and let cool while preparing lemon bar filling.
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In a medium mixing bowl with a paddle attachment, mix cream cheese on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth.
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Add greek yogurt and mix until smooth and combined.
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Add eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla. Mix on low until combined and smooth.
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Add sugar and protein powder, mixing on low until smooth.
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Pour mixture over baked crust. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the lemon bar filling is fully set.
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Cool for at least 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight, before serving.
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Cut into bars and enjoy chilled!
