Pumpkin Protein Bars

5 from 2 votes

These Pumpkin Protein Bars are packed with seasonal flavor, wholesome ingredients, and 11 grams of protein to fuel your day!

Prep Time20

Freezing Time1

Total Time1 20

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings: bars

Calories: 215kcal

1 ½ cups old-fashioned oats (or 1 ⅓ cups oat flour) (you can use certified gluten-free oats)
⅔ cup vanilla protein powder
⅓ cup canned pumpkin puree
⅓ cup almond butter
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 pinch flaky sea salt plus extra for garnish
¼ cup semisweet chocolate chips
½ teaspoon coconut oil

In a large bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until smooth.
Pulse the oats in a food processor until finely ground into flour.
Add the oat flour and vanilla protein powder to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined. Press the mixture evenly into a loaf pan lined with parchment paper.
Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in the microwave in 20-second intervals until smooth. Drizzle the chocolate over the bars, then sprinkle sea salt on top.
Place the pan in the freezer until firm, about 1-2 hours. Once set, cut into 8 bars and serve.
Pumpkin protein bars can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or frozen for longer storage.

Use a protein powder that you like the taste of because you will taste it in this dish. You can use whey protein powder or plant-based protein powder.
Make these bars vegan by using a vegan protein powder and dairy-free chocolate chips.
Make these bars gluten free by using certified gluten-free oats.
If you want a little crunch, you can top your bars with some pumpkin seeds.