Description
These Pumpkin Walnut Protein Bars are delicious and packed with protein. A wonderful post-workout snack, that is paleo, gluten free and dairy free.
Ingredients
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- 6 tbsp Alter Whey Protein Isolate (this protein powder is unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup cashew meal
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup full fat canned coconut milk
- 4 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 –1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- Coconut oil spray, to spray baking dish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 F. Grease a baking dish with coconut oil spray and set aside.
- Mix all dry ingredients, except chopped walnuts, in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
- Add all wet ingredient to a food processor and process until smooth. Pour into dry ingredient mixture and combine. Fold in chopped walnuts, pour batter into baking dish and bake for 35-40 minutes. Let cool completely before cutting into 16 protein squares.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 38 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American