Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bars (High Protein)
These gluten free chocolate chip pumpkin bars are super moist, bursting with warm, melted chocolate chips. They’re the perfect dessert to make for a crowd or just to satisfy your sweet tooth. These chocolate chip pumpkin bars are quick, easy, and a good-for-you recipe because they don't use any eggs, oil or butter! These protein pumpkin bars are a staple during the fall season in my house. I look forward to making as soon as it starts to get colder. I mean come on, you can never go wrong with pumpkin and chocolate together!
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup protein powder
- 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup peanut butter or nut butter
- 1/2 cup Chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 9x5 loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the protein powder, pumpkin puree, and nut butter. Mix well until a thick batter forms.
- Press the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting them into squares.
- Top with chocolate chips, if desired.