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Pumpkin Spice Protein Bars
These delicious and nutritious pumpkin spice protein bars are perfect for a quick snack or post-workout treat.
Ingredients
Base
- 0.75 cup pumpkin puree
- 0.5 cup almond butter
- 0.33 cup maple syrup
- 1.5 cups vanilla protein powder
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 0.25 cup chopped pecans
- 2 tbsp rolled oats
Instructions
- Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Mix pumpkin, almond butter, and maple syrup until smooth.
- Stir in protein powder, spices, pecans, and oats to form a dough.
- Press dough into the pan evenly.
- Chill for 1 hour, then cut into 12 bars.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for best freshness.