Funfetti Protein Bars

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups almond flour
• 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
• 1/4 cup coconut flour
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar substitute
• 1 tsp baking powder (for cake flavor)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup cashew butter
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• 3 tbsp almond milk
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp almond extract
• 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles (plus extra for topping)
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar substitute
• 1 tbsp almond milk
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• 2 tbsp rainbow sprinkles
• Edible glitter (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Line 8x8 pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal

2. 2

   For vanilla base, whisk together almond flour, protein powder, coconut flour, powdered sugar substitute, baking powder, and salt

3. 3

   In another bowl, combine cashew butter, maple syrup, almond milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract

4. 4

   Mix wet ingredients into dry until well combined and holds together

5. 5

   Gently fold in 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles (don't overmix or colors will bleed)

6. 6

   Press mixture firmly and evenly into prepared pan

7. 7

   For glaze, whisk together powdered sugar substitute, almond milk, vanilla, and salt until smooth

8. 8

   Drizzle glaze over pressed bars in decorative pattern

9. 9

   Immediately sprinkle with additional rainbow sprinkles and edible glitter

10. 10

    Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm and glaze is set

11. 11

    Remove from pan using parchment overhang

12. 12

    Cut into 12 bars with sharp knife, wiping clean between cuts