Pumpkin Protein bars

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  • Number of Servings: 1
Ingredients
1/2 cup natural peanut butter1/4 cup Krisda stevia baking formula* (or 5-6 stevia packets)1/4 cup agave syrup or honey* (can’t omit this as it affects texture)1/2 cup canned pumpkin (make sure its not the pie filling!!!)1/3 cup chopped walnuts1 cup old fashioned oats3 scoops low carb, low sugarvanilla whey protein powder1 tsp cinnamon2 tsp pumpkin pie spice* Notes:- If you can’t find Krisda Baking Formula, other options include: NuNaturals Baking Blend, or packets of stevia or your favorite sugar substitute.- For a chewier bar use 1/2 cup agave or honey 
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium sized pot add peanut butter, stevia, agave syrup & pumpkin. Stir together on low-medium heat until combined. Remove from heat. Add oats, spices, protein powder & chopped walnuts.

Spread mixture into an 8×8 greased dish or pan….it will be sticky. Place in oven for 12-15 minutes until it starts to brown around the outside and sets in the middle (careful not to over-cook or it will be dry) Let cool and cut into 16 square bars. Store in sealed container in fridge.

Nutrition (per 2 bars)

Using stevia Calories: 210 Fat: 12g Carbs: 17g Sugars: 9g Fibre: 3g Protein: 15g

Using all agave syrup or honey (for a chewier bar) Calories: 274 Fat: 13g Carbs: 28g Sugars: 17g Fibre: 3g Protein: 15g

Serving Size: 16

Number of Servings: 1

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DIANEH4655.

Servings Per Recipe: 1
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 1,964.4
  • Total Fat: 97.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 1,296.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 174.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 28.9 g
  • Protein: 114.1 g

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