Pumpkin Protein Bars compliments of fitness star Jamie Eason
Trying to cut back on your weekly visit to Starbucks for a pumpkin scone or a slice of your favorite cheesecake? Then you’ll love Jamie Eason’s pumpkin protein bars!

Photo credit to Jamie Eason Pumpkin Protein Bars on bodybuilding.com
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:
- ยฝ C. Xylitol Brown Sugar Blend (Ideal)
- 1 – 4 oz. jar baby food applesauce
- 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 ยฝ tsp. ground ginger
- ยฝ tsp. ground clove
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- ยฝ 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
- ยฝ cup almond milk
- ยฝ C. chopped walnuts (optional)
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350.
- Spray a 9 X 13 Pyrex dish with non-stick spray.
- Combine first 11 ingredients and mix well.
- Add the final 3 ingredients (4, if adding walnuts), and mix until incorporated. Spread batter into the Pyrex dish and bake for 30 min.
- Makes 24 squares.
Tip: These are SO good, it may be hard to just eat the recommended serving, which is 2 squares. Try cutting the entire pan and packaging two small squares in saran wrap so they are easy to grab and go!
I usually bake these without the walnuts, but they are good either way!
Let us know what you think of these healthy treats. Happy baking!