Sunday, August 19, 2007

Power-Packed Lemon Bars


Betty Crocker's Living with Cancer Cookbook shares a recipe! Power-packed with extra protein, these easy-mix lemon bars make a great snack or dessert.


Prep Time:25 min
Start to Finish:2 hr 55 min
Makes:16 bars

package Betty Crocker® Sunkist® lemon bar mix
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/2 cup vanilla-flavored protein powder
1 container (8 ounces) fat-free cholesterol-free egg product
Powdered sugar, if desired


1. Heat oven to 350ºF. Press Ready-Mixed Crust (dry) from lemon bar mix in bottom of square pan, 8x8x2 or 9x9x2 inches. Bake 10 minutes.

2. Add enough water to lemon juice to equal 1/2 cup. Place Filling Mix from lemon bar mix, lemon peel and protein powder in large bowl. Stir in egg product and lemon juice mixture with wire whisk until smooth. Pour filling over hot crust.

3. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until top just begins to brown and center is set. Cool completely, about 2 hours. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. For 16 bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Information:
1 Serving: Calories 180 (Calories from Fat 65 ); Total Fat 7 g (Saturated Fat 2 g); Cholesterol 10 mg; Sodium 60 mg; Total Carbohydrate 28 g (Dietary Fiber 1 g); Protein 2 g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 6 %; Vitamin C 2 %; Calcium 2


This can be found on the Betty Crocker website.