Here’s a High-Protein Ooey Gooey Bars recipe — soft, chewy, sweet, and satisfying 😋💪
This version keeps that classic dessert feel but replaces sugar-heavy and buttery ingredients with Greek yogurt, protein powder, and almond flour for a clean, nutrient-dense treat.
🍯 High-Protein Ooey Gooey Bars
Ingredients
🧁 For the base layer:
- 1 cup almond flour (or oat flour for nut-free)
- ½ cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder (whey, casein, or plant-based)
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce (or mashed banana)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil or melted coconut oil
- 2 tbsp honey or pure maple syrup
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp baking powder
- Pinch of sea salt
🍰 For the gooey layer:
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (2%)
- 2 tbsp vanilla protein powder
- 2 tbsp cream cheese or Neufchâtel cheese, softened
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 egg yolk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
🍫 Optional add-ins:
- 2 tbsp dark chocolate chips or mini chunks
- 1 tbsp crushed pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper or lightly oil it. - Make the base:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, protein powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Add applesauce, oil, honey, and egg. Stir until a thick dough forms.
- Press evenly into the prepared pan.
- Make the gooey layer:
- In another bowl, mix Greek yogurt, protein powder, cream cheese, egg yolk, vanilla, and honey until smooth and creamy.
- Pour over the base layer and spread evenly.
- Bake:
- Bake for 20–24 minutes, until the edges are golden but the center is still slightly soft (that’s the “gooey” part!).
- Let cool completely before slicing.
- Chill (optional):
- For extra fudgy texture, refrigerate for 1–2 hours before serving.
💪 Nutrition (approx. per bar, makes 9):
- Calories: ~180
- Protein: 12–15g
- Carbs: 10–12g
- Fat: 7–9g
🌿 High-Protein Mediterranean-Style Benefits
- Uses olive oil instead of butter
- Sweetened naturally with honey or maple syrup
- Greek yogurt and protein powder for a high-protein dessert
- Almond flour provides healthy fats and fiber
Serving Tip
Top with:
- A drizzle of warm honey
- A sprinkle of sea salt
- Or a spoonful of Greek yogurt + cinnamon for that café-style finish ☕
Would you like me to make a chocolate version (like high-protein chocolate gooey bars) next?
