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Pumpkin Bread Protein Bars

Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 176kcal
Author: Courtney

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.
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  • 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.

Notes

*Place the cottage cheese and Greek yogurt into a mesh colander lined with cheesecloth. Let it drain for 30 minutes to remove excess moisture before blending with the other ingredients.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 208mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 4350IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 2mg