Pumpkin Protein Oatmeal Bars
Pumpkin Protein Oatmeal Bars are a healthy, chewy fall-inspired treat packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and vegan protein, perfect for a nutritious breakfast or snack.
Equipment
- 1 8x8 baking dish
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 3/4 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup milk use your preferred type: dairy, almond, or oat
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and sea salt. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and milk until smooth and well combined.
- Combine: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients. Stir until everything is thoroughly mixed. The mixture should be moist and sticky, ensuring the bars hold together well.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips. This adds a delightful touch of sweetness and decadence to each bite.
- Forming Bars: Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula to even out the mixture.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cooling and Cutting: Once baked, allow the granola bars to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, carefully lift the parchment paper or gently slide the bars out onto a cutting board. Cut into desired bar sizes.
Notes
Mix-Ins: Feel free to customize your bars by adding other mix-ins like nuts, dried fruit, or seeds to boost nutrition and add texture. Just be mindful not to overload the batter to ensure the bars hold together well.
Parchment Paper: Line the baking pan with parchment paper to prevent the bars from sticking and make it easier to lift them out for cutting.
Cooling Time: Allow the bars to cool adequately before cutting to prevent crumbling.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 147kcalCarbohydrates: 24.7gProtein: 8.1gFat: 3.8gSaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 1.1mgSodium: 413mgPotassium: 146.3mgFiber: 2.4gSugar: 10g
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