Pumpkin Protein Bars (Vegan + Gluten Free)
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4.3
Pumpkin Protein Bars (Vegan + Gluten Free)
Description
The Pumpkin Protein Bars recipe mixes oats, vegan protein powder, and pumpkin pie spice with wet ingredients including canned or homemade pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and oat milk. Baking powder and baking soda provide leavening to lighten the texture slightly. After combining the dry and wet components, the batter is spread into a prepared 8x8 pan and topped with dairy-free chocolate chips.
Baked at 350°F for about 20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean, the bars set into firm, sliceable portions. Their texture is chewy with a subtle pumpkin flavor highlighted by the warm spices. The chocolate chips offer a sweet contrast without overpowering the pumpkin.
Once cooled, the bars should be refrigerated for up to a week or frozen for up to three months, making them suitable for advance preparation. The use of vegan and gluten-free ingredients broadens dietary compatibility. The recipe suggests substituting maple syrup with other liquid sweeteners as desired.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats or quick oats, old fashioned
- 1 cup protein powder vegan if needed, vanilla
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 Tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 cup pumpkin puree canned or homemade
- ½ cup oat milk or other non-dairy milk
- 1-2 Tablespoons dairy-free chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 8x8 baking dish with non-stick spray or line with parchment paper.
- Stir together the dry ingredients including oats, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt and pumpkin pie spice.
- In a separate bowl, combine the wet ingredients including the maple syrup, pumpkin and oat milk.
- Gently add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Spread batter evenly into the prepared dish, sprinkle on a few dark chocolate chips and bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick come out clean. Let bars cool, cut into 16 bars and enjoy.
- Store bars in the refrigerator for up to one week or freezer for up to three months.
Notes
- You can substitute maple syrup with alternatives like honey, agave, or stevia based on your preference or dietary needs.
- Store these bars in the refrigerator for up to one week for best freshness.
- For longer storage, freeze the bars for up to three months and thaw before eating.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 77 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bar | |
| Calories | 77kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 346mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 33mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.3
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