Almond pumpkin bars

Almond pumpkin bars

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These decadent and nutritionally dense power bars contain 9g of healthy fat, 4g of protein, 3g of fiber, and only 4g of sugar each.

For just 130 calories a bar, pair them up with Greek yogurt or nuts for a snack or enjoy as dessert.

Nutrition (per serving, without optional ingredients)

Calories: 132; total fat: 9g; saturated fat: 1g; protein: 4g; carbohydrates: 11g; sugar: 7g; fiber: 3g; cholesterol: 0mg; sodium: 155mg

Recipe and photo by Alexis Joseph, M.S., R.D., L.D. of Hummusapien.

12

Ingredients 

¾ cup creamy almond butter

½ cup pumpkin puree

1 over-ripe medium banana

¼ cup pure maple syrup

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 Tbsp coconut flour

1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp baking soda

¼ tsp salt

⅓ cup chocolate chips and/or walnuts (optional)

How to make it 

Preheat oven to 350°. Spray an 8x8" square baking dish with cooking spray.

Place almond butter, pumpkin, banana, maple syrup, and vanilla in a medium bowl. Stir until well-combined.

Add the rest of the ingredients, stirring until smooth.

Pour into prepared baking dish, smoothing with a spatula. Bake for 30 minutes or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.

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Cook Time: 

45

Prep Time: 

30

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October 2, 2017 at 03:17PM