Pumpkin Protein bars

1/2 cup natural peanut butter
1/4 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 walnuts
1 cup old fashioned oats
3 scoops low carb, low sugar
vanilla whey protein powder
1 tsp cinnamon
2 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 

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.