BUTTER PECAN CAKE BARS
(High Protein / Low-Carb / Keto-Friendly)
This guilt-free indulgence is sure to satisfy both your taste buds and your wellness goals!
These Butter Pecan Cake Bars are brimming with flavor while providing your body with nutritious fuel from our MariGold Creamy Vanilla Whey Isolate Protein Powder!
💪 Muscle Recovery & Growth: Each bite delivers a generous dose of high-quality protein, thanks to MariGold Whey Isolate Protein Powder. Support your muscles, whether you’re an athlete or simply pursuing an active lifestyle.
⚡ Sustained Energy: These bars will fuel your day with sustained energy. Protein aids in curbing cravings and promoting a lasting feeling of fullness, helping you stay on track with your goals.
Ready to make your taste buds dance and your body thank you? Discover the full recipe below.
This recipe is by Deedee (@eatswithdeedee). Deedee loves baking and creating keto & low-carb recipes. She shares her incredible creations on her Instagram. Be sure follow her (@eatswithdeedee) for more creative and amazing recipes!
“They use super simple ingredients and are easy to make.
These yummy bars are packed with protein!”
– Deedee (@healthyeatswithdeedee )
- 1 C Almond flour
- 1/2 C MariGold Creamy Vanilla Whey Isolate Protein Powder
- 3/4 C sweetener (i.e stevia, allulose or monk fruit)
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 C butter
- 1/2 C almond milk
- 2 TSP baking powder
- 1 TSP vanilla
- 1/2 TSP salt
- 1/2 C pecans
- 4 TBSP butter 4 OZ cream cheese
- 3/4 C powdered sweetener (i.e stevia, allulose or monk fruit)
- 2 TBSP heavy cream
- 1 TBSP vanilla
- To make the bars: Mix butter and sweetener until combined. Add eggs, almond milk, & flavorings and mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl combine all dry ingredients. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet and mix until just combined. Stir in pecans.
- Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper and add your batter. Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- To make the icing: Blend all ingredients together until you have a smooth icing. For a thinner icing add more heavy cream in very small amounts until you get your desired texture. Wait until bars are completely cooled down before adding icing.
- Add pecans to the top and enjoy!
MariGold ingredients used in this recipe:
MariGold Whey Isolate is derived from sweet Irish milk given from Truly Grass-Fed™ cows who spend 95% of their time roaming freely and feasting upon the delicious green grasses of the breathtaking Irish countryside.
MariGold Creamy Vanilla Whey Protein Isolate has everything you want in a protein drink, and none of the things you don’t!
