Description
Pumpkin Protein Bars
Prep Time: 5 min | Total Time: 2 hrss5 min | Course: Snack | Keyword: high protein | Servings: [12](https://nourishedbynic.com/the-ultimate-5-minute-pumpkin-protein-bars/#) protein bars
Try these no bake pumpkin protein bars, a perfect gluten free snack for energy and protein anytime you need it.
Chill Time2 hourshrs
Ingredients
½cuppumpkin puree
½cuppeanut butter
4tablespoonmaple syrup
1.5tablespoonpumpkin pie spice
¾cupvanilla protein powder
1cupoat flour
1pinchsalt
½cupchocolate chips
1teaspooncoconut oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together wet ingredients (pumpkin, peanut butter and maple syrup).
- To the bowl, add dry ingredients (oat flour, protein powder, pumpkin pie spice and salt).
- Combine all ingredients until a dough forms (you may need to get your hands dirty to ensure dough is fully mixed).
- Once combined, press protein dough mixture into a parchment paper lined 8×8 square baking pan. _Note: the harder you pack down your dough the more likely the bars will be to stick together!_
- 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 12 equal sized bars and store in the freezer.
Notes
You CAN store these in the fridge however they will become soft due to the moist ingredients! I recommend storing in the freezer (store in an airtight container with the layers seperated by parchment paper) and allowing it to thaw for about 2 minutes before enjoying!
*I have included an estimation of the nutrition information for this recipe below. However, always remember a recipe is so much more than just nutritional content and these numbers do not need to dictate your food choices. Please don’t forget that both your body and soul need nourishment! The owner of this website is not liable for this estimation.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 70mg | Potassium: 188mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1591IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 1mg
