Pumpkin Protein Bars (Vegan + Gluten Free)
These pumpkin protein bars are vegan, gluten-free and oil-free. They make for a perfect pre or post-workout snack or grab-and-go breakfast. Each bar has less than 80 calories, 7 grams of protein and only 4 grams of sugar!
Servings: 16
Ingredients
- 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats or quick oats
- 1 cup vanilla protein powder vegan if needed
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 Tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 cup canned pumpkin or homemade pumpkin puree
- ½ cup almond milk or other non-dairy milk
- 1-2 Tablespoons dairy-free chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 8x8 baking dish with non-stick spray or line with parchment paper.
- Stir together the dry ingredients including oats, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt and pumpkin pie spice.
- In a separate bowl, combine the wet ingredients including the maple syrup, pumpkin and almond milk.
- Gently add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Spread batter evenly into the prepared dish, sprinkle on a few dark chocolate chips and bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick come out clean. Let bars cool, cut into 16 bars and enjoy.
- Store bars in the refrigerator for up to one week or freezer for up to three months.
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Notes
- Maple syrup: Feel free to sub in your favorite liquid sweetener like honey, agave or stevia.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 346mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g