Chocolate Pumpkin Protein Bars

I LOVE these easy homemade Pumpkin Protein Bars! They're the perfect post-workout snack or a great protein-filled treat that keeps me full. The chocolate magic shell topping with flaky salt takes these up a notch, but you can always just mix in chocolate chips instead! Either way, you'll love these 6-ingredient pumpkin protein bars. Every bite is full of pumpkin spice and chocolatey goodness!

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Prep Time 10

Chill Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings Bars

Calories 259kcal

Author Christine McMichael

Equipment

8x8" Baking Pan

Ingredients

Pumpkin Protein Bars

1/4 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup almond meal or almond flour
1 cup pumpkin spice protein powder or vanilla protein powder + 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
3/4 cup creamy almond butter

Chocolate Topping

1/3 cup chocolate chips
2 teaspoons coconut oil

Instructions

Line an 8x8" baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond flour, and protein powder. Mix until evenly combined.
Mix in the maple syrup, pumpkin puree, and creamy almond butter until the mixture is even.
Spoon the mixture into the baking pan and lightly press until it's evenly spread out in the pan.
Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small bowl in the microwave (about 10-15 seconds).
Pour the chocolate over the protein bar mixture and spread it into a thin layer.
Immediately sprinkle flaky sea salt on top (optional) and refrigerate for about 15-20 minutes.
Remove the bars from the pan, slice into 10 bars, and place in an airtight container. Store for later and enjoy!

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Notes

Feel free to omit the chocolate topping and just mix in chocolate chips instead!
To evenly flatten the protein bar mixture in the pan (without pressing it too firmly), it's helpful to add a layer of parchment paper on top and use a spatula to smooth out the bars.

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