Healthy Pumpkin Spice Protein Bars
Pumpkin Spice Protein Bars are soft, chewy, and perfect for a grab and go snack! They're made with simple ingredients like pumpkin puree, almond flour, and vanilla protein powder. And best of all, they only take about 10 minutes to make!
Equipment
- 1 Small Bread Pan
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Vanilla Protein Powder
- 1 Cup Almond Flour
- ½ Cup Pumpkin Puree
- ½ Cup Almond Butter Sub with any nut butter or sunflower seed butter.
- ¼ Cup Coconut Sugar Sub with Lakanto golden monkfruit to make them sugar-free.
- 1 Tablespoon Pumpkin Spice
- 2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 2 Teaspoons Cinnamon
Instructions
- Start by adding all ingredients into a large mixing bowl. Stir together with a spatula until a thick, sticky dough forms.
- Next, pour the protein bar mixture into a parchment paper lined bread pan. Use a greased spatula to flatten it out. (If you're adding chocolate chips, press them into the top.)
- Chill the dough for 2-3 hours in the refrigerator or 1 hour in the freezer.
- Once the bars have set, use the parchment paper to pull them out of the loaf pan. Place on a cutting board and cut into small bars with a warm knife. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
Expert Tips
- Use a spatula to mix the dough together. Make sure you scrape the sides of the bowl to incorporate everything together.
- Cover the spatula in coconut oil or a non-stick spray to avoid the dough from sticking when you're pressing it into the pan.
- They will get soft and sticky at room temperature so it's best to keep them in the refrigerator or freezer.
- Line the baking pan with parchment paper so the bars don't stick. Use the parchment paper to easily pull the bars out of the bread pan.
- For best results, run hot water on a sharp knife and dry with a towel before you cut into the bars. This will ensure clean cut each time.
- Use a smaller bread pan to make thicker bars.
- It's important to chill the bars for at least 2-3 hours before you remove them from the pan. If they're too soft, pop them in the freezer for a few minutes to firm up.
How To Store Leftovers
Leftover protein bars should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can also store them in the freezer for 2-3 months! ** See full post for more information and step by step photos!Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 10gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 25mgPotassium: 142mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1591IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 111mgIron: 1mg
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