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“Secret Ingredient” Protein Pumpkin Pie Bars

These pumpkin bars are packed with protein and have all the taste of pumpkin pie, but with one secret ingredient that make them grain-free … garbanzo beans! Just throw the ingredients in a blender, blend to form a batter, and bake. 

Secret Ingredient Protein Pumpkin Pie Bars

 

AND THE PUMPKIN BEGINS! Man I love fall … the leaves, the apple orchards, and the pumpkin recipes.

This is just the first of many pumpkin recipes to come because, let’s face it, pumpkin is a magical healthy ingredient that only really comes around once a year and transforms dessert into a delightful experience.

These “Secret Ingredient” Protein Pumpkin Pie Bars have the taste and consistency of pumpkin pie, but in a grain-free dessert bar! If you’re just dying to know what the secret ingredient is … I’ll tell you. 

It’s chickpeas!! Don’t be scared, you really can’t taste them. The pumpkin puree and spices overpower the taste of the chickpeas, so you don’t taste them at all. They give the bars a soft, moist consistency that’s just like pumpkin pie.

Secret Ingredient Protein Pumpkin Pie Bars

Each one of these bars only has 70 calories and 7 grams of protein! They make a great filling breakfast, after workout snack or dessert. Top them with chocolate chips or pecans to really take them to the next level.

Did I mention these are super duper easy to make? Just throw the ingredients in your blender, blend until a batter forms, pour them in a pan and bake. So easy, so few dishes, so much joy.

Soft, moist, pumpkin-y, healthy and full of protein. WHAT MORE COULD YOU WANT?

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Adapted from Dashing Dish.

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Toni | BoulderLocavore

Friday 19th of September 2014

Ok truth be told I can't resist a good secret and beelined over to find out the secret ingredient! I scanned the recipe thinking it had to be peanut butter. Chick peas?! Who would ever guess it. What a great idea and they look so delicious!

jordansward@gmail.com

Sunday 21st of September 2014

Ssshhh it's a secret! ;-) You really can't taste them at all - perfect for tricking picky eaters.