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Protein Pumpkin Bars
Delicious and healthy pumpkin bars packed with protein, perfect for a nutritious snack or dessert.
Ingredients
Dry ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup milk of choice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–4 tablespoons dark chocolate chips
Optional toppings
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds or chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients in a bowl; whisk wet ingredients in another.
- Combine wet and dry, fold in half the chocolate chips and optional nuts or seeds.
- Spread batter in dish, sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top, and bake for 18–22 minutes.
- Cool completely, then slice into 12–16 bars and enjoy.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.