Ingredients for Pumpkin Protein Bars
- Vanilla Protein Powder
- ½ cup oat bran
- Whole Wheat Flour
- Toasted Wheat Germ
- Kosher Salt
- Dark Brown Sugar
- Soft Silken Tofu
- Canned Pumpkin
- Unsweetened Applesauce
- Unsweetened Apple Juice
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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How to Make Pumpkin Protein Bars
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together: 1 cup protein powder, ½ cup oat bran, ½ cup whole wheat flour, ¼ cup wheat germ, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- In a large bowl, combine: 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 (14-ounce) package silken tofu (drained), 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree, ½ cup unsweetened applesauce, ¼ cup apple juice, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Mix well.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients (from step 2) into the wet ingredients (from step 3) until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in ½ cup dried cranberries (or your favorite dried fruit).
- Pour batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely in the baking dish before cutting into 16 squares.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow bars to firm up.
- Enjoy your healthy and delicious Pumpkin Protein Bars!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
4 g
Sugar
13g
Fat
1g
Carbs
3g