Orange Soda Protein Bars
Calories 238 (27% from fat)
Fat 7 gram
Saturated Fat 3 gram
Trans Fat 0 gram
Chol. 8 mg.
Sodium 453 mg.
Carb. 43 gram
Fiber 1.5 gram
Sugar 2 gram
Sugar Alcohol 0 gram
Protein 6.5 gram
Ingredients
1 packet Zero Sugar Orange Jell-O
1 tub (8 oz.) zero sugar whipped topping
(We used Zero Sugar Cool Whip.)
2 Tbsp. avocado oil spray
1 box (16 oz.) sugar free cake mix
(We used Pillsbury Zero Sugar Moist Supreme Classic Yellow.)
1 box (1 oz.) Zero Sugar Jell-O Vanilla
2 scoops (2/3 cup) protein powder
(We used RYSE Jet-Puffed Loaded Protein Marshmallow Flavor.)
12.5 oz. sugar free orange or mandarin soda
(We used Jarritos Zero Mandarin.)
1 whole large orange (about 9 oz.), zest the skin and squeeze the juice
We put orange in this three different ways and regret nothing. Orange gelatin, mandarin soda, and a whole fresh orange, baked into protein bars with a creamsicle topping. Subtle? No. Delicious? Yes.
Orange Soda Protein Bars
1. Whisk the orange gelatin powder into the whipped topping until fully combined. Cover and refrigerate. This is your frosting, and it firms up as it chills.
2. Lightly coat 11 mini-loaf tins with avocado oil spray and set aside.
Prepare the Batter
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the cake mix, vanilla pudding, and protein powder.
4. Stir in the orange soda, just until combined.
5. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
6. Stir in the orange zest and juice.
7. Divide the batter among the 11 mini-loaf tins, about 1/3 cup each.
8. Bake for 20 to 23 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Set on the counter to cool for 15 minutes.
9. When you're ready to eat a bar, frost it with the orange whipped topping.
Make-ahead: Store unfrosted bars in the refrigerator up to 3 days or in the freezer up to 3 months. Frost with the whipped topping only when you're ready to eat, since it doesn't hold up well once it's on.
Yield: 11 Protein Bars
You can freeze individual servings of for long-term storage. Make sure they're tightly sealed inside freezer-safe containers or bags.
Microwave each loaf for approximately 45-60 seconds. You can also leave it out at room temperature and it will be ready to eat in about two hours.
