Pumpkin Protein Bars

Hey guys I am so sorry I was not able to get this up on Friday, I was experiencing a few problems with the blog, but here is the recipe I promised. This is one from Jamie Esson and a favorite of my family's. Enjoy!

Pumpkin Protein Bars

Nutrition Facts:

Nutrition (without walnuts): 1 square = 47 calories, .7 g fat, 8 g carbs, 3.7 g protein

Nutrition (with walnuts): 1 square = 63 calories, 2.3 g fat, 8 g carbs, 4 g protein

Ingredients:

§  ½ C Xylitol Brown Sugar Blend (Ideal)

§  1 - 4 oz. jar baby food applesauce

§  2 tsp. ground cinnamon

§  1 ½ tsp. ground ginger

§  ½ tsp. ground clove

§  1 tsp. baking powder

§  1 tsp. baking soda

§  ½ tsp. salt

§  2 tsp. vanilla extract

§  4 large egg whites

§  1 - 15 oz. can of raw pumpkin

§  2 C oat flour

§  2 scoops vanilla whey protein

§  ½ cup almond milk

§  ½ C chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions:

1.     Preheat the oven to 350.

2.     Spray a 9 X 13 Pyrex dish with non-stick spray.

3.     Combine first 11 ingredients and mix well.

4.     Add the final 3 ingredients (4, if adding walnuts), and mix until incorporated. Spread batter into the Pyrex dish and bake for 30 min.

5.     Makes 24 squares.