Brace yourselves, pumpkin spice lovers! These Pumpkin Spice Protein Coffee Bars deliver all the cozy vibes without the guilt. You can finally indulge your cravings while sticking to your diet. Packed with the flavor of fall, these bars are the perfect blend of sweet and spicy. You might even want to strut around in a sweater and sip pumpkin lattes while munching on one. Who says you can’t enjoy the best of both worlds? So, let’s dive into this deliciously healthy recipe and savor every guilt-free bite!
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%
