It’s finally fall, and I am so happy about it. Fall brings the most cozy and delicious flavors. These pumpkin pie protein bars are so dang good. Made with wholesome ingredients, this will be your new go-to snack recipe this autumn season. The bars are soft like pumpkin pie, slightly sweet, and so satisfying. Check out the full recipe details below!
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What ingredients do I need to make these pumpkin pie protein bars?
Well, thank you for asking;) Thankfully the ingredient list is quite short. Look below for the ingredients and possible substitutes.
- Pure canned pumpkin
- Vanilla protein powder (I use TumLove!)
- Almond butter (cashew butter or sunflower butter would be great subs!)
- Coconut flour (oat flour or almond flour will work too, just see notes on how much)
- Maple syrup (honey will work too)
- Pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon!)
- Vanilla extract
- Salt
- White chocolate (optional, but recommended)
Allergen friendly?
This recipe is super allergen-friendly! It is both gluten free and dairy free (assuming the protein powder and white chocolate falls under those categories) and can be made nut-free!
The beauty of this recipe is the simple ingredients that make such a yummy high-protein snack or sweet treat. I could seriously eat the whole pan. They are just that good.
Need more recipe inspo?!
Maybe you are looking for other no-bake snack recipes! Check out my list below for more;)
- Cinnamon Roll Energy Bites
- Macadamia Nut Granola Bars
- Healthy Popcorn Bars
- Healthy Cookie Dough! (vegan, low fodmap, no chickpeas)
- Reese’s PB Cup Overnight Oats
- Chocolate Banana Chia Bites
Pumpkin Pie Protein Bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup pure canned pumpkin not pumpkin pie filling
- ¾ cup vanilla protein powder
- ¾ cup drippy almond butter cashew or sunflower work well too!
- 1 tbsp coconut flour or 2 tbsp of oat flour or almond flour
- 1 tbsp maple syrup for a touch of sweetness!
- 1½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup white chocolate chips use any variation that suits your dietary needs best! add some coconut oil to help the chocolate thin if needed
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine ALL the ingredients besides the white chocolate together. Stir with a spoon or spatula until fully combined.
- Press the protein mixture into a parchment lined pan or contianer. I noramlly use half of an 8×8 inch square pan, but do whatever works best for you.
- Next, melt the chocolate in the microwave and pour over the bars. Sprinkle with additional pumpkin pie spice if desired. Place the bars into the freezer for about 20 minutes before slicing.
- Enjoy! Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Let me know how these bars turned out for you in the comments below!
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