Pumpkin Protein Bars
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Pumpkin Protein Bars made for fall cravings and fitness goals. Naturally sweetened with 19g of protein and under 180 calories per bar.
Recently I purchased a new protein powder which was unflavored. To me, it wasn’t unflavored – it had more of a protein taste. I get that it’s protein, but I wanted unflavored so instead of throwing away money I figured I’d bake with it. This way if I waste it baking it’s not a total waste. I’m so happy I did it! I ended up making pumpkin bread and used honey in place of sugar. I’m not so sure if it’s any better than sugar, but I’m not a fan of artificial sweeteners.
I’m pretty impressed and sort of blown away that they turned out delicious on the first try! I can’t taste the protein powder thanks to all the delicious flavors of fall packed in. I’m so ready for fall baking, apple picking, and fun activities with the family. I couldn’t wait to share these because they are fall in every bite – and healthy!! Definitely worth a try, and I won’t mind snacking on one after my workout – success!
Pumpkin Bread Protein Bars
2 Eggs
1/2 Cup Honey
1 Cup Pumpkin
2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
1 1/2 Cup Protein Powder, unflavored
1/4 Cup All-Purpose Flour
1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1/4 Teaspoon Baking Powder
1 Teaspoon Pumpkin Spice
1/4 Teaspoon Ground Cloves
1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon
1/4 Teaspoon Salt
Combine the wet ingredients, and then combine the dry.
Mix them together and pour into a greased 8×8 pan.
Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until just crisp around the edges. Let cool, and then slice into bars.
Now if you’re ready to get serious..
Pumpkin Bread Protein Bars
2 Eggs
1/2 Cup Honey
1 Cup Pumpkin
2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
1 1/2 Cup Protein Powder, unflavored
1/4 Cup All-Purpose Flour
1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1/4 Teaspoon Baking Powder
1 Teaspoon Pumpkin Spice
1/4 Teaspoon Ground Cloves
1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon
1/4 Teaspoon Salt
(Make enough to eat within the hour)
1 Part Nonfat Vanilla Chobani
2 Parts Low-Fat Cream Cheese
2-3 Tablespoons Real Maple Syrup
Cinnamon for dusting
Mix together the Chobani, Cream Cheese, and Syrup. Spread evenly onto bars and sprinkle with Cinnamon – Enjoy!
Note: If you prefer a sweeter frosting add a little powdered sugar to the frosting mixture.
Pumpkin Bread Protein Bars
Ingredients
Pumpkin Bread Protein Bars
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 cup pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups unflavored protein powder
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Maple Frosting
- 1/3 cup fat free Greek Yogurt *strained
- 1/3 cup low fat cottage cheese *strained
- 2-3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon dusted on top or mixed in
Instructions
Pumpkin Bread Protein Bars
- Combine the wet ingredients, and then combine the dry.
- Pumpkin Protein Bars Pumpkin Protein Bars
- Mix them together and pour into a greased 8×8 pan. Pumpkin Protein Bars
- Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes or until just crisp around the edges. Let cool, and then slice into bars.
Maple Frosting
- Blend together and then spread onto the cooled pumpkin bread.
I’ll be trying this for Thanksgiving. Happy about the protein powder! Will probably use coconut flour instead of all-purpose, though. Would that make it gluten-free?
Very good recipe!! I made these last night and handing them out to co workers. Curious in the fat, protein, suger and calories totals?
I tried making this! But the inside didnt cook, but the edges were dark. Not sure what I did wrong. Do you use a beater to mix the ingredients?
The icing is so yummy!
Made these again and they turned out perfect! Only thing I had to do is increase cook time. ANd 25 minutes into cooking them I covered them with tinfoil. Probably cooked for 40 min. total!
Protein powder is usually made from milk, soy or eggs, I don’t see why those would make a good flour & I guess they do 🙂
I love pumpkin desserts! Great idea to add protein, too!
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Tis the season for Pumpkin :-D!!! YAY and these look really tasty! Thanks for sharing!
I love that even the icing it kind of healthy with the chobani.
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