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Pumpkin Protein Bars

These pumpkin protein bars are a perfect way to put a seasonal spin on snack time!
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword pumpkin protein bars, pumpkin spice protein bars
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chill Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings 10 bars
Calories 303kcal
Author Snacking in Sneakers

Ingredients

  • 1 cup natural peanut butter
  • ⅔ cup canned pumpkin puree
  • ⅓ cup honey (*see notes)
  • 1 ½ tablespoons pumpkin spice
  • ⅓ cup chocolate chips (optional)
  • 1 ½ cups vanilla protein powder divided (see instructions)

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, add the peanut butter, pumpkin puree, honey, pumpkin spice, chocolate chips, and 1 ¼ cups of the protein powder. Stir until well combined. If the mixture is still sticky, stir in the remaining ¼ cup of protein powder, until a firm mixture forms that is moist but not sticky and not dry.
  • Line an 8x8 pan with parchment or wax paper. Pour the protein mixture into the pan. Press down with your hands or the back of a spoon to flatten into a relatively even square.
  • Refrigerate overnight, or for at least 3 hours (the mixture will firm up a bit as it chills). Cut into ten bars. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days, and enjoy as you please!

Notes

  • *I prefer adding a little extra sweetener with honey, which I find creates good flavor with the standard brand of protein powder that I use. However, if your protein powder is very sweet already, you may be able to reduce or omit the honey. Since the honey is a liquid ingredient, if omitted, you may need to reduce the total amount of protein powder as well (to avoid making the recipe too dry).
  • This recipe can sometimes look too dry or too wet, depending on the type of protein powder you’re using and how packed down into the cup it is. If your mixture is too dry, add more canned pumpkin and peanut butter. If your mixture is too wet, add a little more protein powder.
  • These bars will be softer than a store-bought protein bar – this is normal. Keep refrigerated until ready to eat to keep them firmer.
  • If you prefer, you can roll the mixture to create protein balls instead.
    Specific nutrition facts may vary based on the type of protein powder used. Nutrition facts are an estimate only.
 
Nutrition analysis (approximate per bar using whey protein powder): 303 calories, 16.5 g fat, 4.5 g saturated fat, 24.5 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 17.5 g sugar, 17 g protein, Vitamin D: 0%, Calcium: 5%, Iron: 6%, Potassium: 6%

Nutrition

Calories: 303kcal