Another fall recipe! What's new? I like this one because it is a great snack that will keep you full because of the extra protein and fiber. It is pretty easy to make and the dark chocolate makes it taste so, so good!!
Protein Pumpkin Bars
The perfect fall snack in-between meals!
Ingredients
- 1-15 ounces canned pumpkin puree
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- ½ cup applesauce
- ¼ cup protein powder
- 1 cup quick oats
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line 8x8 pan with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
- Mix together the pumpkin, eggs, maple syrup, and applesauce.
- In the same bowl, stir in the protein powder at oats until well combined.
- Once well mixed, pour into the pan and smooth out evenly. Sprinkle the dark chocolate chips and drizzle extra maple syrup if desired.
- Bake for about 35-40 minutes or until the center of the bars feels set.
- Once done, let the bars completely at room temp and then cut into bars and enjoy!
Notes
I like to use vanilla protein powder!
Nutrition
Calories: 125kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.004gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 28mgPotassium: 133mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 625IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 1mg
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FAQ
Is this a high-protein recipe?
It is higher in protein than most pumpkin bars but I wouldn't say it is "high-protein". The extra protein is great fuel! You could always experiment with adding more protein powder if that is important to you.
How can I make this higher protein?
Add in more protein powder or a nut butter!
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