The BEST Gluten-Free Pumpkin Peanut Butter Protein Bars – Easy Homemade
The BEST Gluten-Free Pumpkin Peanut Butter Protein Bars – This easy Homemade recipe is chock full of Pumpkin, Vanilla, Protein Powder, Vanilla, Flax, Oats, Cinnamon, and Melted Chocolate Chips. Delicious and satisfying! This tasty, high-protein recipe is perfect for travel and contains healthy ingredients—there’s no need to buy expensive protein bars when you can make your own. The rich peanut buttery flavor makes the effort to make homemade bars worth it!
Depending on where you live, finding snacks and healthy protein bars can be challenging on a gluten-free diet. One recommendation from Dietitian Tiffany Torok, a contributor to Delectable Food Life, is always to carry gluten-free snacks, especially if you are Celiac. This healthy protein bar is not only delicious but deeply nutritious. Each protein bar has approximately 8 grams of protein.
What’s Special About This Gluten-Free No Bake High Protein Bar
- This homemade peanut butter protein bar is an easy recipe.
- Pumpkin, Peanut Butter, and Chocolate -Yum!
- It’s full of healthy fats from the ground flaxseed.
- No artificial sweeteners
- It’s great for post-workout snacks.
- A healthy snack made with wholesome ingredients!
- It’s a delicious snack or quick breakfast
- It’s gluten-free!
- No cooking! It’s a no-bake protein bar even kids love!
Simple Ingredients in Peanut-Butter Pumpkin Protein Bar
- Pumpkin Puree
- All Natural Peanut Butter or Almond Butter
- Avocado Oil or any neutral oil
- Pumpkin Pie Spice (omit if you don’t like this spice)
- Cinnamon
- Sea Salt
- Pure Vanilla Extract
- Maple Syrup
- Certified Gluten-Free Old fashioned Oats
- Organic Ground Flaxseed
- Your Favorite Brand of Vanilla Protein Powder, Whey Protein Powder, or your favorite plant-based protein powder.
- Chocolate Chips or Melted Dark Chocolate Chips
Step by Step Instructions for Peanut Butter Bars
Gather Your Ingredients
- Combine the pumpkin puree, nut butter, avocado oil, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, salt, vanilla, maple syrup, oatmeal, ground flaxseed, and your favorite protein powder in a large bowl and stir until combined.
2. Line a loaf pan or baking pan with parchment paper and spread the pumpkin base into the pan. Press the contents down evenly into the pan. Place into the fridge to chill while you prepare the chocolate topping.
3. Add the chocolate chips to a small bowl and microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until melted. Once melted, pour the melted chocolate over the pumpkin base and spread evenly. Optionally, you can add sprinkles while the chocolate is still melted.
4. Place in the freezer to set for about 15 minutes. Remove from the freezer and lift the parchment paper to remove the high-protein snack bar from the pan. Cut into about 7 bars and enjoy this healthy snack!
Storage
- Store the gluten-free protein Bars in an airtight container or tightly wrapped plastic wrap. You can also wrap the bars individually and freeze them. I would recommend storing them in the refrigerator.
Variations on Gluten-Free Protein Bars
- Replace Peanut Butter with Almond Butter, Sun butter, or Cashew butter.
- Use Ground Hemp Seed instead of Flax. It has a delicious, nutty flavor and is a good source of fiber.
- Use Dark Chocolate Chips or Chocolate Nibs for a Vegan Protein Bar
- Add 1/4 Cup of Sunflower Seeds or Pumpkin Seeds
- Sprinkle mini chocolate chips on top.
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PrintGluten-Free Pumpkin Peanut Butter Protein Bars -Easy Homemade
Easy Homemade Gluten-Free Pumpkin Peanut Butter Protein Bars chock full of Pumpkin, Vanilla, Protein Powder, Vanilla, Flax, Cinnamon, and Melted Chocolate Chips.
This tasty high-protein recipe is perfect for travel and contains healthy ingredients—no need to buy expensive energy bars when you can make your own.
- Prep Time: 15 Minutes
- Cook Time: 15 Minutes
- Total Time: 30 Minutes
- Yield: 7 Bars 1x
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Freezer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
1/4 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
1 tablespoon avocado oil or any neutral oil
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
1/2 cup oatmeal
1/4 cup ground flaxseed
1/2 cup of your favorite vanilla protein powder, whey protein powder, or plant-based protein powder
3/4 cup chocolate chips (You can also use melted dark chocolate)
Instructions
1. Combine the pumpkin puree, nut butter, avocado oil, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, salt, vanilla, maple syrup, oatmeal, ground flaxseed, and your favorite protein powder in a large bowl and stir until combined.
2. Line a loaf pan or baking pan with parchment paper and spread the pumpkin base into the pan. Press the contents down evenly into the pan. Place into the fridge to chill while you prepare the chocolate topping.
3. Add the chocolate chips to a small bowl and microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until the chocolate is melted. Once melted, pour over the pumpkin base and spread evenly. Optionally, you can add sprinkles while the chocolate is still melted.
4. Place into the freezer to set, about 15 minutes. Remove from the freezer and remove the high-protein snack bar from the pan by lifting the parchment paper. Cut into about 7 bars and enjoy this healthy snack!
Notes
Store the Protein Bars in an airtight container or tightly wrapped plastic wrap in the refrigerator. You can also wrap the bars in plastic wrap and freeze individual bars.
