1cupnaturally sweetened vanilla whey or raw vegan protein powder
1-½tablespoonspumpkin pie spice
1teaspoonbaking powder
¼teaspoonsalt
1-¼cupunsweetened pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
½cupplain, nonfat Greek yogurt
2largeeggs
2teaspoonvanilla extract
½ cupTruvia (or sweetener of choice)
¼cupminiature semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil then spray with nonstick cooking spray.
In a food processor or blender blitz the oats until they have a flour like consistency. Transfer the oat flour a medium bowl and stir in the protein powder, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt, until well blended.
In a small bowl, whisk together the pumpkin, yogurt, eggs, vanilla, and truvia until well combined.
Add the pumpkin mixture to the oat mixture and stir until well blended then stir in the chocolate chips.
Spread the pumpkin batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until just set at the center. Remove from the oven and cool completely in the pan, then remove using the liner. Cut into 10 bars.
Recipe Notes
Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe: If you do not have pumpkin pie spice, you can make your own by combining: 2-½ teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, ¾ teaspoon ground allspice, ¼ teaspoon ground cloves.Storage: These bars will stay fresh in an airtight storage container for 1 week in the refrigerator or up to 1 month in the freezer (allow to defrost at room temperature). Protein Powder: It will take about 4 scoops of most protein powders to equal 1 cup.Click here to see your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site.4*SmartPoints (Green plan)3*SmartPoints (Blue plan)3*SmartPoints (Purple plan)4*PointsPlus (Old plan)
Nutrition Facts
Gluten Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Blondie Protein Bars
Amount Per Serving (1 protein bar)
Calories 146Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Fiber 1.5g6%
Protein 14g28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.