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A stack of homemade Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Protein Bars (Vegan) on a piece of parchment paper.
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Protein Bars (Vegan)

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 185kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups rolled oats, ground into fine flour
  • 1 cup vanilla vegan protein powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree, unsweetened
  • 1/2 cup smooth almond butter
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup dairy -free dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
  • In a separate medium bowl, stir together the pumpkin puree, almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients using a spatula until a thick, uniform batter forms.
  • Fold in 1/4 cup of the chocolate chips, reserving the rest for the top.
  • Press the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan and sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top.
  • Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are firm and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan for at least 30 minutes before slicing into 12 rectangular bars.