If you love a dessert that’s sweet, chewy, and perfectly balanced, these Blondie Bars with Chocolate Chips and M&M’s are exactly what you need. They bring together rich buttery flavor, gooey chocolate, and a festive crunch—all while staying lighter thanks to smart ingredient swaps.

Using Truvia Brown Sugar Blend, Egg Beaters, and whey protein isolate, this recipe keeps the indulgence without going overboard. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without derailing your goals.

Ingredients

  • 150g I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter

  • 400g Truvia Brown Sugar Blend

  • 100ml Egg Beaters

  • 1 tsp Vanilla Essence

  • 1 tsp Baking Powder

  • 1/4 tsp Baking Soda

  • 200g All Purpose Flour

  • 40g Legion French Vanilla/Caramel/Peanut Butter Whey Protein Isolate

  • 1/4 tsp Salt

  • 100g Lily’s Dark Chocolate Style No Added Sugar Baking Chips

  • 50g M&M’s

Macros (per bar)

  • 241 Kcals

  • 4.8g Protein

  • 43.1g Carbs

  • 5.5g Fat

Instructions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F.

Step 2
Line a 9×13 pan with parchment paper or coat with cooking spray.

Step 3
Place butter and brown sugar in a medium saucepan. Heat and stir constantly until smooth. Let cool for 5 minutes.

Step 4
Gradually add Egg Beaters (50ml at a time) and stir until incorporated.

Step 5
Add vanilla, flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Mix until combined.

Step 6
Fold in half of the chocolate chips and half of the M&M’s.

Step 7
Spoon mixture into the prepared pan. Top with remaining M&M’s and chocolate chips. Bake 25–30 minutes at 350°F. Allow to cool slightly before cutting into bars.

Final Thoughts

These macro-friendly blondie bars prove that dessert doesn’t have to mean sacrifice. With just the right balance of sweetness and better-for-you ingredients, they’re the perfect treat to bake, share, and enjoy anytime.

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