strawberry pretzel salad protein bark
the classic strawberry pretzel salad just got a crunchy, protein-packed upgrade. ššš„ØāØ
all the sweet, salty, creamy, nostalgic goodness you loveā¦ now transformed into a layered protein bark with crunchy pretzels, buttery protein caramel, creamy cottage cheese "cheesecake", & jammy berry goodness in every bite. š„
a better-for-you twist on the classic ā gluten-free, protein + fiber boosted, lower sugar, & loaded with sweet + salty perfection.
PREP TIME
5 minutes
COOK TIME
1 hour
INGREDIENTS
23
Serves: 30-36
Ingredients
base
- 5 oz5 oz5 oz Grain-Free Pretzel Twists, Sea Salt - Fit Joy, 1 bag, crushed
- 444 Cinnamon Cashew Crunch Protein + Superfood Bar - B.T.R. Nation, microwaved for 10-15 seconds, then crumbled
protein caramel
- 1/4 cup1/4 cup1/4 cup Butter, Unsalted
- 1/2 cup1/2 cup1/2 cup Classic Monkfruit Sweetener with Allulose (White Sugar Replacement) - Lakanto
- 1/2 cup1/2 cup1/2 cup Vanilla Collagen Peptides Powder - Further Food
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Cashew Butter
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp1/2 tsp Sea Salt
protein cheesecake
- 3/4 cup3/4 cup3/4 cup Cottage Cheese
- 1/4 cup1/4 cup1/4 cup Classic Monkfruit Sweetener with Allulose (White Sugar Replacement) - Lakanto
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp1/2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 tsp1/4 tsp1/4 tsp Sea Salt
- 1/2 cup1/2 cup1/2 cup Sugar-Free White Chocolate Chips, melted & cooled
- 1/2 cup1/2 cup1/2 cup Vanilla Collagen Peptides Powder - Further Food
toppings
- mixed berry compote (click for recipe)
- Strawberry Superfood Jam - Smash Foods, for compote - may sub any berry flavor
- Strawberries, for compote - may sub any berry
- Grain-Free Pretzel Twists, Sea Salt - Fit Joy
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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- preheat oven to 350.
- to a sheet pan, add pretzels + BTR bars (or protein cereal)
- in a sauce pan over medium heat, melt butter & brown.
- stir in remaining ācaramelā ingredients & mix until everything is dissolved.
- pour caramel mixture over pretzel mixture, then bake for 8-10 minutes.
- remove from oven & cool for 15 minutes, then freeze for 1 hour before adding next layer.
- to a food processor, blend together cottage cheese, monk fruit, lemon juice, vanilla extract, & salt until smooth.
- melt white chocolate chips, then mix in vanilla collagen peptides, & water until reaches a nice fudgy consistency.
- allow chocolate mixture to slightly cool, then fold in cottage cheese mixture.
- refrigerate while allowing the base to freeze.
- make a batch of my mixed berry compote.
- once bottom of the bark is frozen, spread a layer on top of the protein cheesecake layer, then place pretzel twists on top.
- place in the freeze for at least 4 hours or until completely solid before breaking into a bark (the longer the better).
- store bark in the freezer & enjoy!
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Baked Fruits Baked Goods Cakes Candies Cookies Cupcakes & Muffins Egg Free Frostings & Toppings Gluten Free Ice Cream Other Pies Shellfish Free Snacks| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 95 |
| Fat: | 4 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 10 g |
| Protein: | 8 g |
| Cholesterol: | 6 g |
| Sodium: | 146 mg |
| Fiber: | 2 g |
| Sugars: | 1 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated for total recipe. | |
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