Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of homemade Pumpkin Protein Bars that blend the sweet earthiness of pumpkin with a wholesome protein boost. These soft, chewy bars are perfect as a nutritious breakfast, satisfying snack, or post-workout treat. With minimal ingredients and easy preparation, they’ll quickly become your go-to healthy indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 scoop (30g) protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the oats, protein powder, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree and honey until smooth.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients and stir until just mixed; fold in nuts if using.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor, mix in chocolate chips or spices like nutmeg for a seasonal twist. Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of honey or maple syrup based on your preference. Store in an airtight container for up to one week or freeze individual bars for longer freshness.