Squash Hermits Protein Bars
Fuel your day with these wholesome and delicious Squash Hermits Protein Bars, a perfect blend of nourishment and indulgence. Made with creamy butternut squash puree, hearty rolled oats, and vanilla protein powder, these bars are packed with fiber and protein to keep you energized. Sweetened naturally with honey and studded with raisins and crunchy pumpkin seeds, they deliver the perfect balance of sweetness and texture. Infused with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg and bound together with almond butter, these bars are baked to perfection in just 25 minutes. Ideal for meal prep, these soft and chewy homemade protein bars are gluten-free, easy to customize, and perfect for breakfast on the go, post-workout snacks, or a healthy treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup butternut squash puree
- 1.5 cups rolled oats
- 0.5 cup vanilla protein powder
- 0.5 cup almond butter
- 0.25 cup honey
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup raisins
- 0.25 cup pumpkin seeds
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the butternut squash puree, almond butter, honey, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined.
In a separate bowl, mix the rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until evenly combined. The mixture will be thick.
Fold in the raisins and pumpkin seeds for added texture and natural sweetness.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press it down evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let it cool completely in the baking dish before cutting into 12 bars.
Store the protein bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze them for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2360 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.4 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.7 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 250 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 1488 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 250.0 g | 91% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.9 g | 135% | |
| Total Sugars | 115.6 g | ||
| Protein | 120.5 g | 241% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 1001 mg | 77% | |
| Iron | 17.9 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 3223 mg | 69% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
