White Chocolate Pumpkin spice Protein Bars
These gluten and dairy-free White Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Protein Bars are soft, chewy, perfectly spiced, and basically taste like fall in every bite. The creamy white chocolate plus warm pumpkin spice combo is so good, and with about 15g of protein per bar, they’re the perfect satisfying snack when that pumpkin spice craving hits!
Equipment
- 1 loaf pan
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 cup raw cashew butter or almond butter
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup collagen peptides
- 1/2 cup mini dairy free white chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
- 2 tsp pumpkin spice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the raw cashew butter, maple syrup, pumpkin purée, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
- Add the almond flour, protein powder, collagen, pumpkin spice, and mini white chocolate chips. Mix until a thick, cookie dough-like consistency forms.
- Line a loaf pan with parchment paper. Transfer the mixture to the pan and spread it evenly, pressing it down firmly.
- Top with additional white chocolate chips, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
- Remove the chilled mixture from the pan and carefully cut into 6 bars.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and enjoy within 2 weeks.