Pumpkin Protein Bars Recipe
Soft, spiced, and protein-packed—these pumpkin protein bars are a clean and delicious snack for any time of day. No chalky textures or junk ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder
- ⅓ cup nut butter almond or peanut
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: chocolate chips or nuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix pumpkin, nut butter, syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add oats, protein powder, pumpkin spice, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
- Fold in optional chocolate chips or nuts.
- Press mixture evenly into prepared pan.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes or until set.
- Let cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
Use certified gluten-free oats if needed.
Store in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for 3 months.
No-bake version: skip baking and refrigerate until firm.