Pumpkin Protein Bars with Maple Syrup

Photo Credit: foodfanatic

Pumpkin Protein Bars with Maple Syrup

Healthy pumpkin protein bars with pecans and maple syrup. Easy to make and easy to eat.

Adapted from: foodfanatic

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling
3/4 cup egg whites, about 6 egg whites
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup, plus more for drizzling
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
1/2 cup truvia
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice, plus 2 teaspoons
1 cup quick oats
1/3 cup pecans, chopped

Directions

Preheat your oven to 350°F and line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper, spraying with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, stir together the pumpkin, egg whites, maple syrup and vanilla extract
In a medium bowl, stir together the protein powder, and pumpkin pie spice.
Add the protein powder into the mixture, along with the quick oats and stir until well combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth out evenly. Sprinkle with chopped pecans and drizzle with maple syrup.
Bake until the center feels set and pulls away from the side, about 35-40 minutes.
Let cool completely at room temperature and slice into bars and serve!

Notes    

Bars can be stored at room temperature for 2-3 days and then refrigerated.