Easy Gluten Free Pumpkin Protein Bars Recipes

EASY, GLUTEN-FREE PUMPKIN PROTEIN BARS RECIPE

Steps:

• Grease an 8x8 glass baking dish. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• In a mixing bowl, whisk together the oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, allspice, ginger and brown sugar.
• In another mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, pumpkin puree and vanilla until smooth and well combined.
• Add the wet ingredients to the bowl of dry ingredients and whisk until just combined.
• Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth.
• Sprinkle the chopped nuts over the top of the batter evenly.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 23-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Let cool in the dish for at least 20 minutes before slicing into squares.
• Drizzle melted white chocolate over the bars, if desired.
• Store in the refrigerator.

GLUTEN-FREE PUMPKIN BARS WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING {DAIRY-FREE OPTION}

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 10 x 15-inch baking pan with gluten-free cooking spray. Or line the pan with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, mix together the canned pumpkin, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and pure vanilla extract until fully combined.
• Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar and mix until fully combined.
• Add the eggs and mix until combined.
• Add the gluten-free flour and mix until combined.
• Add the vegetable oil mix until well blended. (or 1/2 cup apple sauce and 1/2 cup vegetable oil)
• Pour into the greased 15 x 10-inch. or 9 x 13-inch baking pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool completely before frosting or cutting.
• Store leftovers in an air-tight container or cover with plastic wrap refrigerate.