Sweet & Tangy Blueberry Lemonade Protein Blondies

Blueberries, lemonade, blondies — oh my! Perfectly soft and scrumptious blueberry blondies topped with a sweet and tangy lemon icing. Let’s not forget that they are figure friendly, providing only 144 calories per serving! The deep blue/purple color of the blondie is from the real blueberries that are blended in the batter. No artificial coloring over here!

INGREDIENTS
Cake
• 4 egg whites
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• ½ cup blueberries
• ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
• ¾ cup almond milk
• 2 scoops Lean Body Vanilla whey protein powder
• 1 cup coconut flour
• 1 cup almond meal flour
• 1/3 cup xylitol
• 2 teaspoons baking powder

Icing
• 2 scoops Lean Body Vanilla whey protein powder
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• Water

DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 2-quart (7×11”) baking dish.
2. Combine the first 5 cake ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend together until mixture is smooth and blueberries are blended well.
3. Combine remainder of cake ingredients in a mixing bowl. Pour wet ingredients into bowl of dry ingredients. Stir to combine.
4. Pour batter into baking dish and smooth down with the back of a spoon.
5. Bake in the oven for 36-40minutes. Let cool completely then slice into 18 squares.
6. Whisk the icing ingredients together, slowly adding enough water to reach desired consistency, and drizzle on each blondie.

Makes 18 servings

About the Author: Nicolette Stramara

Nicolette Stramara believes in balance. Just because you’re eating healthy doesn’t mean you need to restrict your sweets. Her passion began in the kitchen, baking desserts for others. Nicolette’s drive to live a healthy lifestyle blended with her baking skills.

Over the years she began to experiment – baking with protein powder and other healthier ingredient alternatives. Now she loves to create mouthwatering desserts that deliver healthy, protein-packed flavors! From cupcakes and cookies to cheesecakes and pies, Nicolette shares her delicious protein treats for everyone to try.

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