🍋 High-Protein Lemon Blueberry Bars (Low-Carb, Gluten-Free)

Looking for a delicious way to boost your protein intake while keeping carbs in check? These high-protein lemon blueberry bars are light, tangy, and packed with satiating ingredients like cottage cheese, whey protein isolate, and just a touch of almond and coconut flour. Perfect for breakfast on the go, post-workout fuel, or a snack that won’t spike your blood sugar.

These bars are low in carbs, gluten-free, keto, and naturally sweetened—kid-friendly and meal prep approved!

🌟 Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

• High in Protein – 15g per bar!
• Low in Carbs – Only 5.7g net carbs per bar
• Refined Sugar-Free – Sweetened with your favorite natural alternative
• Easy to Meal Prep – Store in the fridge or freezer for grab-and-go snacks

📋 Ingredients (Makes 8 Bars)

• 360g cottage cheese (low fat – ~2.1g fat/100g)
• 125g light cream cheese
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons coconut flour
• ~60g almond flour (about 1/3 cup)
• 60g whey protein isolate (vanilla or cookie flavor – 2 scoops)
• 1/4 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• Pinch of salt
• Stevia glycerite, monk fruit, or allulose – to taste

🔄 Substitutions

• Swap blueberries for raspberries or chopped strawberries
• Use Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese for a tangier, lower-fat version
• Omit berries for a more neutral vanilla bar

🧑🍳 Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Blend together the cottage cheese and cream cheese until smooth using a high-speed blender or food processor.
3. Add eggs, lemon juice, sweetener, and a pinch of salt to the mixture. Blend again until creamy and uniform.
4. Transfer to a mixing bowl and stir in the whey protein isolate, coconut flour, almond flour, and baking powder. Mix until a thick batter forms.
5. Fold in the blueberries gently using a spatula.
6. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
7. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until the edges are golden and the center is set.
8. Cool completely before slicing into 8 bars. Store in the fridge up to 5 days or freeze individually for longer storage.

🍽️ Nutrition Facts (Per Bar – Makes 8)

• Calories: 157
• Protein: 14.8g
• Fat: 8.2g
• Carbs: 5.7g

💡 Pro Tips

• For sweeter bars, taste the batter and adjust the sweetener before baking.
• Let bars cool fully before slicing for clean edges.
• These taste even better the next day once the flavors have settled.