Homemade Protein Bars

I know we’re awhile away from pumpkin season but these bars have been a staple for me the past couple months. Ever since my first batch, I’ve been making them weekly to have on hand for a perfect pre workout snack. They are light, low in fat, and high in protein, making for the perfect, quickly digestible snack. I typically have one in the morning an hour or two before my workout and they keep me well fueled up until after my workout. Try them out and let me know what you think.

Ingredients: 

• 2 scoops vanilla protein of choice (I used vanilla Shakeology)
• 1 cup pure pumpkin
• 1 cup oat flour (1 cup oats, blended in a food processor)
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1 cup egg whites

Directions: 

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a mixing bowl combine your protein, oat flour, cinnamon, and baking soda.
3. Next mix in the egg whites.
4. Lastly stir in the pumpkin.
5. Pour mixture in a greased 8X8 pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
6. Let cool, slice, and refrigerate to store.

Makes 12 Bars *

*Little Tip: I make these bars on Sunday for the week. I store half in the refrigerator for the week and freeze half for the following week.

 Now you tell me…What’s your favorite pre-workout snack? 

P.S. I had so much fun running my last Facebook challenge group, that I’m hosting another one! Join my FREE 5 day Clean Eating and Push Up challenge group starting next Monday April 14th! To get in simply comment below or send me a message to danielle@danielleprestejohn.com and let me know you want in!