Pumpkin Protein Chocolate Chips Bars (blender recipe)
Pumpkin Protein Chocolate Chip Bars—high protein, no added sugar, blender-made healthy dessert with cozy fall flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 180 grams liquid egg whites about 5-6 large egg whites
- 2 whole eggs
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- pinch salt
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease or line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Blend the wet ingredients:In a blender, combine the pumpkin, applesauce, cottage cheese, egg whites, and whole eggs. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Add dry ingredients:Add the pumpkin pie spice, ginger, baking powder, flour, and salt. Blend just until combined (don’t over blend). You may need to scrape down the sides.
- Remove the blender jar from the base and stir in the chocolate chips by hand. Optionally, reserve some to sprinkle on top before baking.
- Pour the batter into your prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25–35 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool completely before slicing into bars.
Nutrition
Calories: 173kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 9gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 205mgPotassium: 186mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 4487IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 2mg
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