Description
These high protein pumpkin spice bars combine creamy cottage cheese with pumpkin puree and warm fall spices for a nutritious, low sugar treat. They’re easy to make, portable, and perfect for breakfast, snack time, or dessert.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper
2. Blend cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, eggs, vanilla extract, and maple syrup until smooth
3. Whisk oat flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt in a bowl
4. Pour the blended mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until combined
5. Fold in optional chopped nuts or chocolate chips if using
6. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan
7. Bake until the top is firm and slightly golden, about 25 minutes
8. Let the bars cool in the pan for 20 minutes, then refrigerate for 30 minutes before slicing
9. Cut into 9 bars and serve
10. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze individually for up to 3 months
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 6
- Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 9
Keywords: cottage cheese pumpkin spice bars, healthy pumpkin dessert, high protein snack, fall recipes, meal prep bars, low sugar dessert, protein pumpkin bars