Protein Costco Maple Pecan Bark
A crunchy and nutty delight packed with protein, perfect for snacking, meal prepping, or gifting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
- Greek Yogurt or Cottage Cheese
- Protein Powder (Vanilla or Maple Flavor)
- Light Cream Cheese
- Seasonal Flavor Ingredients (e.g., cinnamon, nutmeg)
- Sweetener (Honey, Maple Syrup, or Stevia)
- Chopped Pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare your baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix your base of Greek yogurt and light cream cheese until smooth.
- Add in one scoop of your chosen protein powder.
- Stir in your seasonal flavor ingredients.
- Sweeten it up with your sweetener of choice.
- Fold in the chopped pecans gently.
- Spread the mixture on your baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and break into chunks for serving.
Notes
Consider pairing with fresh fruits for a refreshing contrast. Experiment with flavors and ingredients to make it your own!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: snack, protein bars, healthy dessert, crunchy treat, pecans, maple