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Pumpkin Protein Bars

An easy grab-and-go breakfast that provides protein and fiber! Bonus points for pumpkin and chocolate flavors.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling 45 minutes
Course Breakfast
Servings 9
Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 8x8 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 8x8 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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