Description
Indulge in the exquisite pumpkin spice protein bars, a delightful blend of seasonal spices and protein for a nutritious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup pumpkin puree (fresh or canned)
- ⅓ cup smooth nut butter (like almond or cashew)
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
- A pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Dish: Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix the Base: Combine the rolled oats, pumpkin puree, nut butter, and sweetener in a large bowl, stirring until well combined.
- Add Spices: Whisk together the spices and vanilla extract in a separate bowl; fold into the oat mixture.
- Incorporate Protein: Mix in the protein powder and sea salt, adjusting with water if too dense.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Press the mixture into the prepared pan evenly.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least one hour to firm up.
- Cut and Serve: Lift the bars from the pan and cut into squares or rectangles.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for several months. Optional: drizzle with melted chocolate and garnish with mint before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg