Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Pumpkin Protein Bars

Post by Tisha


Ingredients:
1 Tbsp Agave Nectar (natural sweetener)
4 oz. of unsweetened applesauce
2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp apple pie spice (optional, see January 2011 post)
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp kosher salt
2 tsp vanilla extract
4 large egg whites
15 oz. 100% pure pumpkin (e.g. Libby's 100% Pure Pumpkin)
2 cups oat flour (see previous post) or any other flour you have on hand.
4 scoops whey protein powder (e.g. ON Gold Standard Natural 100% Whey Protein Powder - Vanilla)
3/4 cup of unsweetened almond milk (or any milk you have on hand)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350*F
2. Spray a 9X13 pyrex dish with non-stick spray.
3. Combine dry ingredients (spices, baking powder, baking soda, oat flour, whey protein) in medium bowl. Stir well.
4. Combine wet ingredients (agave nectar, applesauce, vanilla, eggs, pumpkin, almond milk) in large bowl.  Stir well.
5. Add dry ingredients into wet ingredients.
6. Add optional walnuts and mix until incorporated.
7. Spread batter into the Pyrex dish and bake for 30 minutes.

Makes 12 squares.  1 serving=1 square.


Tip: Store in fridge for 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.


Per Serving: (w/out walnuts)
Calories- 142
Carbs- 20g
Fat- 2g
Protein- 12g
Sugar- 5g
Sodium- 231mg

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