Pumpkin Muffin Protein Bars (Print Version)
Moist pumpkin bars infused with spices and protein, perfect for nutritious snacking or morning fuel.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 1 cup canned pumpkin purée
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
04 - 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
05 - 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or light olive oil
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
07 - 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
08 - 1 cup vanilla protein powder
09 - 1/2 cup almond flour
10 - 1/3 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
11 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
12 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
13 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
14 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
15 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
16 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
17 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Optional Add-Ins
18 - 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
19 - 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin purée, eggs, maple syrup, almond milk, coconut oil, and vanilla extract until homogeneous.
03 - In another bowl, blend oats, protein powder, almond flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed.
04 - Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in chopped nuts and chocolate chips, if desired.
05 - Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 22–26 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
06 - Allow bars to cool fully in the pan on a wire rack. Lift out by the parchment and cut into 12 portions.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- High protein and nutrient-dense for a satisfying snack or breakfast
- Easy meal prep option that freezes well
02 -
- Bars are best stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for 2 months
- Use certified gluten-free oats and allergen-friendly protein powder as needed
03 -
- Let the bars cool completely before slicing for clean edges
- Add different nuts or dried fruit for new flavor twists