Pumpkin Spice Protein Coffee Bars Recipe
Delicious bars that combine the classic pumpkin spice flavor with a protein boost for a perfect snack or breakfast option.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup brewed coffee cooled
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup chopped pecans optional
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your baking dish with coconut oil.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together rolled oats, protein powder, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and cooled coffee until smooth.
- Combine Mixtures: Add the wet ingredients to the dry mix, stirring until a thick batter forms. Fold in chopped pecans if desired.
- Bake: Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and spread evenly. Bake for 30 minutes until the edges turn golden.
- Cool and Slice: Let the bars cool completely before slicing into pieces.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving):
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Total Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving):
- Vitamin A: 20%
- Calcium: 4%
- Iron: 6%
- Magnesium: 8%
- Potassium: 4%