5 from 3 votes
Pumpkin Protein Bars
These Pumpkin Protein Bars are packed with seasonal flavor, wholesome ingredients, and 11 grams of protein to fuel your day!
Prep Time
20 mins
Freezing Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
8
bars
Calories:
215 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Breakfast, Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned oats you can use certified gluten-free oats, or 1 ⅓ cups oat flour
- ⅔ cup protein powder vanilla
- ⅓ cup pumpkin puree canned
- ⅓ cup almond butter
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 pinch sea salt flaky, plus extra for garnish
- ¼ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until smooth.
- Pulse the oats in a food processor until finely ground into flour.
- Add the oat flour and vanilla protein powder to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined. Press the mixture evenly into a loaf pan lined with parchment paper.
- Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in the microwave in 20-second intervals until smooth. Drizzle the chocolate over the bars, then sprinkle sea salt on top.
- Place the pan in the freezer until firm, about 1-2 hours. Once set, cut into 8 bars and serve.
- Pumpkin protein bars can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or frozen for longer storage.
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Notes
- whey protein powder
- plant-based protein powder
- certified gluten-free oats
- Use a protein powder that you like the taste of because you will taste it in this dish. You can use whey protein powder or plant-based protein powder.
- Make these bars vegan by using a vegan protein powder and dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Make these bars gluten free by using certified gluten-free oats.
- If you want a little crunch, you can top your bars with some pumpkin seeds.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 bar
Calories
215kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
19mg
(6%)
Sodium
37mg
(2%)
Potassium
247mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1590IU
(32%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
121mg
(12%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 215
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 bar | |
| Calories | 215kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 37mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 247mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1590IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 121mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.