Pumpkin Protein Bars
These no bake pumpkin protein bars are vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free. They are lightly sweetened and packed with protein and energy making them the perfect pre or post-workout snack or even a great grab-and-go breakfast.
Servings: 12 protein bars
Ingredients
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 4 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1.5 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- ¾ cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 cup oat flour
- 2 tablespoon coconut oil melted and cooled
Optional
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients (you may need to use hands to ensure all ingredients are mixed!)
- Once combined, press protein dough mixture into a parchment paper lined 8x8 square baking pan.
- If using chocolate coating- melt your chocolate chips with coconut oil in a double boiler over low heat, OR place in a microwave safe bowl and melt in increments of 30 seconds, stirring between.
- Drizzle or spread chocolate over the dough. Freeze until the chocolate hardens or the dough sets (about 2 hours). Cut into 10 equal sized bars and store in the freezer.
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