No Bake Pumpkin Protein bars

I purchased "Fiber Yum" (Vitafiber) with the intent of making "Quest" type protein bars. I have been experimenting with in in my recipes and really like it. Getting all my fiber in is hard and it really helps. It has a mild sweetness to it but doesn't contain any added sweeteners. If you don't have this, you could replace with honey, agave or even maple syrup but it will change the carb and fiber content.

So this is my first go at the protein bars and since Fall is here, I started with a no bake pumpkin recipe. These are great on there own, or for some added goodness, I melted 8 60% Cacao chips per bar and coated the top with the chocolate.


No bake pumpkin protein bars
Recipe makes 3 bars

In a bowl mix:

• 2 1/2 scoops of vanilla protein powder (60g protein)
• 1/4 cup almond flour
• 1/4 cup old fashioned oats
• 2 TBL pureed pumpkin
• .75 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Microwave (or heat on stove) until bubbly

• 6 tsp Fiber yum or vitafiber

Pour the heated fiber syrup into the bowl with the pumpkin mixture. Mix well. It will be thick like a cookie dough. Once mixed, divide into 3 and place in Silicone mold (if you don't have mold, use any small loaf pan or even place in plastic wrap and mold into bars). Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate (at least 1 hour). Remove from mold and wrap with plastic wrap. Keep leftovers refrigerated. 

Optional: Melt 8 dark chocolate chips (1/2 serving) per bar in microwave or double boiler. Melt slowly. 30 sec in the microwave at a time and stir. Once melted pour over bars before refrigerating. Cover loosely with the plastic wrap.

Nutrition per bar (3):   Calories: 194     Fat: 6g     Carbs: 19    Fiber: 12g     Protein: 23g
Nutrition per bar with chocolate: Calories 234     Fat 9g    Carbs 23g     Fiber 13g   Protein 24g