Pumpkin Protein Bars
Delicious Pumpkin Protein Bars packed with fall flavors and nourishing ingredients, perfect for a quick snack or a pre-workout boost.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree Ensure it's well-mixed to avoid lumps.
- 1 cup rolled oats Provide a chewy base.
- 1 scoop (30g) vanilla protein powder Enriches bars with protein.
- 1/4 cup maple syrup Natural sweetener with caramel notes.
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon Adds comforting depth.
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg Enhances flavor profile.
- 1/2 tsp salt Balances sweetness.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and eggs (if using) until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine oats, protein powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and smooth it out with a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
For best texture, do not overmix the batter. Allow bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing.