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Homemade Pumpkin Protein Bars
Enjoy these healthy, protein-packed pumpkin bars perfect for a quick snack or dessert.
Ingredients
Pumpkin
- 1 1/2 cups pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 3/4 cup egg whites (about 6 egg whites)
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup (plus more for drizzling)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 cup Truvia
- 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1/3 cup pecans (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line an 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) pan with parchment.
- Mix pumpkin, egg whites, maple syrup, and vanilla in a large bowl.
- Combine protein powder, Truvia, pumpkin pie spice, and oats; add to pumpkin mixture and stir.
- Pour batter into pan, top with pecans, drizzle with maple syrup, and bake for 35-40 minutes.
- Cool completely, then slice into bars and serve.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.