Homemade Pumpkin Protein Bars

Originally posted April 27, 2015

Introducing your new favorite fall recipe. These delicious, easy to make, Homemade Pumpkin Protein Bars are the perfect snack on the go! 

Are you looking for some healthy fuel on-the-go? Homemade protein bars are the way to go! Oil-free, no refined sugar, no high fructose corn syrup, and way cheaper than the store bought versions.

These Homemade Pumpkin Protein Bars are a great snack and perfect as your pre/post workout fuel.

Between my husband and I, we can destroy a good amount of protein bars. Typically, we both have one a day.

Due to our crazy consumption of bars, we are always looking for a cheaper way to fill the need. I know, I sound like I'm a protein bar addict...But honestly, due to our busy schedules and workout routines we always end up running to the pantry for a quick pick me up. These Homemade Pumpkin Protein Bars are easy and healthy for any person on the go.

WHAT INGREDIENTS DO I NEED?

• 1 8oz can pure pumpkin
• 3 egg whites
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ¼ cup honey
• ½ cup vanilla protein powder
• 1 cup flour (I use gluten free flour)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon

The soft texture and cinnamon spice melts in your mouth. Every so often, I like to add walnuts and pumpkin seeds for a little extra crunch.

HOW DO I MAKE HOMEMADE PUMPKIN PROTEIN BARS?

STEP 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

STEP 2: Combine pumpkin, egg whites, vanilla, and honey in large mixing bowl. Mix well with electric mixer, until smooth.

STEP 3: Add dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon) and mix well.

STEP 4: Pour batter into a small-medium baking pan (I used an 8x8 square pan).

STEP 5: Bake for approximately 30-45 minutes. Remove from oven, let cool.

When baking, you can either use a muffin tin or a square pan (I prefer to use a 8x8 square pan, so I can cut the pieces as small or big as I want). I typically store them in a container or ziplock bag in our freezer so they last longer. Either way, you can't go wrong with protein bars that are as delicious as they are filling and satisfying!

Don't forget to check out more protein-packed snack recipes below:

Peppermint Espresso Protein Balls

Chunky Monkey Protein Balls

Oatmeal Raisin Protein Bites

Dark Chocolate Chai Protein Bites

Homemade Pumpkin Protein Bars

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Ingredients

• 1 8oz can pure pumpkin
• 3 egg whites
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ¼ cup honey
• ½ cup vanilla protein powder
• 1 cup flour (I use gluten free flour)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Combine pumpkin, egg whites, vanilla, and honey in large mixing bowl. Mix well with electric mixer, until smooth.
3. Add dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon) and mix well.
4. Pour batter into a small-medium baking pan (I used an 8x8 square pan).
5. Bake for approximately 30-45 minutes.
6. Remove from oven, let cool.