Pumpkin Spice Protein Bars Recipe
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These pumpkin spice protein bars are wonderful for a fall “meal” on the go!
I’m really having fun with this protein bar thing. The last batch I made was cinnamon chocolate chip and it was pretty tasty. So I just had to try another favorite, pumpkin spice.
I should tell you that these bars are not “cookie sweet”. So don’t expect that. They have a very mild and subtle sweetness to them. But the pumpkin flavor is pretty pronounced.
But they are filling and I usually enjoy them with a glass of mildly sweetened almond milk. The combo is delicious and I feel pretty full afterward.
You can add some extra sweetness if you want it by adding about a ½ to 1 tsp. pure liquid stevia to give the sweetness of the honey a little extra punch. But outside of that, I would just enjoy them as they are meant to be.
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Pumpkin Spice Protein Bars Recipe
Pumpkin Spice Protein Bars
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups quick oats (3 minute oats)
- 1 cup peanut butter (creamy, no sugar added)
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- ½ cup unsweetened apple sauce
- 1 cup whey protein powder (unflavored or vanilla – See recommendation above)
- 2 tbsp. pumpkin pie spice (no sugar added)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F.
- Roast your oats for 10-15 minutes on a cookie sheet (Or until they turn a nice golden brown). Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
- Spread dough to ½ inch thickness in a baking dish or ½ sized cookie sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the dough has a nice golden brown appearance.
- Allow to cool. Slice into bars and store in a Tupperware container or Ziploc bag.
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Yes, the type of powder will most likely make a difference. Sorry it didn’t work out!
How many bars does this make
Depends on how you cut it. I got 15.
It probably would. Let me know how it works out!
Sure!
I would love to see more protein and granola bar recipes 🙂 perfect for this on the go mom!
I’m hoping to start on a granola bar next week, actually. 🙂
So Yummy! Thanks Tiffany! I wanted something to replace my expensive and sugary bars I’ve been taking to work as a snack and decided to try these. I made a few substitutions due to what was in my kitchen, but kept the recipe mostly as directed and they turned out delightful. I even shared some with a co-worker who raved about them so much that I passed this page on to her. I can’t wait to make these again! 🙂
How long do the protein bars store for?
In the freezer, about 6 months.
Thank you!
Made these today, and yielded about 24 squares. left out the honey, but went with 1C of Pumpkin, 1/2C of Peanut Butter, and 1C Unsweetened apple Sauce. I use alot of Pampered Chef bakeware, and the 20 minutes in the oven was perfect! Very Moist, and soft. Not chewy at all…..
DeeDee – Good to know! Thanks for the feedback! 🙂
I would love to know what the best sub for honey is – i ran out last week and will not be going back to the store for another 2 weeks. any suggestions?
Casey – What type of sweeteners do you have in the house?
Would these be ok to give toddlers! with the protein powder and are these crunchy
Susan – They are not crunchy. As for giving them to toddlers, that would be a personal decision. I have heard different things about that, so it’s best to ask your doctor or pediatrician.