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Pumpkin Protein Bars (Vegan + Gluten Free)

These pumpkin protein bars are vegan, gluten-free and oil-free. They make for a perfect pre or post-workout snack or grab-and-go breakfast. Each bar has less than 80 calories, 7 grams of protein and only 4 grams of sugar!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 77 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats or quick oats
  • 1 cup vanilla protein powder vegan if needed
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 Tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin or homemade pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup oat milk or other non-dairy milk
  • 1-2 Tablespoons dairy-free chocolate chips

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 8x8 baking dish with non-stick spray or line with parchment paper.
  2. Stir together the dry ingredients including oats, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt and pumpkin pie spice.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the wet ingredients including the maple syrup, pumpkin and oat milk.
  4. Gently add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
  5. 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.
  6. Store bars in the refrigerator for up to one week or freezer for up to three months.

Notes

  • Maple syrup: Feel free to sub in your favorite liquid sweetener like honey, agave or stevia. 

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 77

% 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.