These are soft, creamy cream cheese sticky cake bars with a golden top. A high-protein, low-carb dessert that’s rich, slightly sticky, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Soft, dense, and creamy texture with a golden crust
- High protein from cream cheese and protein powder
- Easy one-bowl recipe
- Perfect make-ahead dessert or snack
- Low carb and completely sugar-free
Ingredients (Makes 12 squares)
- 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (115g) butter, softened
- ⅔ cup allulose or powdered sweetener
- 3 large eggs
- ⅓ cup (35g) vanilla whey protein powder
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1 tbsp lemon juice or zest for brightness
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until completely smooth and creamy.
- Add the sweetener and mix well. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
- Mix in the protein powder, heavy cream, vanilla, baking powder, and salt until fully combined and smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until the edges are golden and the center is just set (it will still be slightly jiggly).
- Let cool completely in the pan, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing into squares.
Prep Time: 10 minutes Bake Time: 35–40 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes + chill
Nutrition (Per Square)
- Calories: ~150
- Protein: 6g
- Total Carbs: 3g
- Net Carbs: 2.5g
- Fat: 13g
