Cake Batter Protein Bars

(Courtesy of sprinkledwithhealth.com)

Ingredients:
100 grams of vanilla whey protein powder (four 25 gram scoops)
2 Tbsp. coconut flour
2 Tbsp. Stevia
1/4 tsp. salt
9 Tbsp. IMO syrup
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. butter extract
2 Tbsp. rainbow sprinkles

Directions:
Combine the protein powder, coconut flour and Stevia in a bowl with a whisk.  Set aside.

In a small saucepan set on medium heat, combine the IMO syrup and extracts.  Bring to a simmer.  You should see small bubbles forming on the bottom of the pan.  Let simmer for 1 minute, then remove from the heat. 

Add the syrup to the bowl with the protein mixture.  Combine with a spoon until a big ball forms.  Then, using your fingers, combine it until there are no lumps and it is nice and smooth.  It helps to spray your hands with cooking spray so that the mixture does not stick to you.

Divide your base mixture into 4 even balls (you can use a food scale to make sure they are even).

Wrap each ball in plastic wrap, and let cool for at least 1 hour on the counter top.

Once the balls are at room temperature (they must not be warm or the sprinkles will melt) fold 1 1/2 tsp. sprinkles into each ball.  Again, using cooking spray on your hands makes this easier.  Roll the protein bar around in your hands until the sprinkles are evenly distributed.

Form into a bar shape, and roll in plastic wrap.  Repeat with 3 remaining servings.

Store these either in the refrigerator for a very chewy bar, or at room temperature for a softer one.