Gluten-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.