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Pumpkin Protein Bars (Vegan + Gluten Free)
Enjoy these healthy, vegan, and gluten-free pumpkin protein bars perfect for a quick snack or breakfast on the go.
Ingredients
Dry ingredients
- 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats (or quick oats)
- 1 cup vanilla protein powder (vegan if needed)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 Tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 cup canned pumpkin or homemade pumpkin puree
- ½ cup oat milk (or other non-dairy milk)
- 1-2 Tablespoons dairy-free chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: oats, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Combine wet ingredients: maple syrup, pumpkin, and oat milk.
- Mix dry and wet ingredients until well combined, then spread evenly in the prepared dish. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 20 minutes, cool, then cut into 16 bars. Store in refrigerator or freezer.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg.