Pumpkin Blueberry and Cranberry Pecan Protein Bars
A moist and delicious pumpkin protein bar with nuts, dried blueberries, dried cranberries, and lots of cinnamon and spices!
Servings 24 bars
Ingredients
- 1/2 c. brown sugar
- 1/2 c. natural applesauce
- 1 -15 oz. can pumpkin puree
- 4 egg whites or 1/2 c. pasteurized egg whites
- 1/2 c. unsweetened almond milk or water
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- 2 c. oat flour
- 2 generous scoops vanilla protein powder sometimes I use a Cinnabun flavor by Trutein
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp. ginger
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 c. chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 c. dried blueberries
- 1/2 c. dried cranberries
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine brown sugar, applesauce, pumpkin, egg whites, almond milk, and vanilla.
- In another large bowl, combine oat flour, protein powder, spices, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, and mix until just combined.
- Stir in nuts, blueberries, and cranberries.
- Spread into a greased 9x13 pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 18-22 min, or until edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.
- Cool. Cut into bars. Enjoy!
Notes
My favorite brands of protein powder to bake with are Trutein and BSN Lean Dessert protein. I typically make these with Trutein's Cinnabun or Vanilla flavors.