Great for toddlers and adults, though portions may vary, because we all need to include fiber and protein in our breakfast meal!
Toddler and children serving suggestion (suitable for most children): Serve 1/2-1 bar with 1 serving of fruit and 1 cup of milk to offer a nutritionally complete meal.
Adult serving suggestion (suitable for most adults): 1 bar with 1-2 boiled eggs for a nutritionally complete meal.
Pumpkin Protein Bars
An easy grab-and-go breakfast that provides protein and fiber! Bonus points for pumpkin and chocolate flavors.
Equipment
- 1 8×8 pan
Ingredients
- 3 Cups Oats To make oat flour – or 3 Cups of oat flour
- 1/3 Cup Butter – Melted
- 1 Cup Pumpkin Puree
- 1/3 Cup Unsweetened Applesauce
- 1/4 Cup Honey
- 1 Egg
- 1.5 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 1 Scoop Vanilla Protein Powder I use OWYN – Only What You Need brand
- 1 Cup Dark Chocolate Chips 60% cocoa or higher
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper.
- To make oat flour: Add oats to food processor or blender and blend until a flour consistency. Add to a mixing bowl.
- Melt butter… Add to bowl.
- Add remaining ingredients and stir. It will be a thick consistency.
- Scoop into prepared baking dish. Pressing down with spatula or spoon to spread evenly.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for at least 45 minutes before cutting into squares.
- Good for 3 days covered at room temperature or up to 6 days refrigerated. Can pre-cut and freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 BarCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 4gSugar: 3g
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