Pretty and perfect No Bake Pumpkin Protein Bars with a protein base and protein pumpkin pie layer! These homemade pumpkin pie protein bars use protein powder and monkfruit and are sugar free, gluten free, vegan and low calorie too!
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This was probably one of my most last minute recipes on here.
I needed something to post today, really wanted another one of those no bake protein bars I make with the layers, and had some pumpkin lying there.
No bake pumpkin spice protein bars it was!
Worked out super well coz its also super easy.
- Mix and spread layer 1.
- Mix and spread layer 2.
- Add Pecans.
- Chill.
- Add white chocolate.
And that’s it!
Ingredients for No Bake Pumpkin Protein Bars Recipe:
These protein no bake pumpkin protein bars are made with simple healthy ingredients, have no sugar or condensed milk, making them the perfect gluten free, dairy free and sugar free homemade protein bar!
- Oat Flour – You can make your own by blending rolled oats in a high speed blender
- Unflavored Protein Powder to replace some of the flour (and carbs) in the recipe for a slightly lower carb high protein. I recommend the Multi-purpose mix protein powder from Quest Nutrition.
- Vanilla Protein Powder for high protein magic cookie bar, and also replace the sweetener.
I recommend Protein World Slender Blend or ProteinWorld Whey for this recipe to keep it sugar free; Use the code HAYLSKITCHEN for a discount.
Another option would be Quest. - Coconut Flour
- Sugar free Maple Syrup for low calorie protein bar with no sugar!
I use the sugar free monk fruit maple syrup from Lakanto (code HAYLSKITCHEN gets you a discount) - Almond Milk
The Pumpkin Pie Bar Layer
These raw pumpkin spice protein bars use a high protein and sugar free pumpkin pie layer made with protein powder and monkfruit sweetener.
- Pure Pumpkin Puree either from the can like libbys, or homemade. Make sure its not pumpkin pie filling though.
- Vanilla Protein Powder for high protein peanut butter caramel.
I recommend the same here too: Protein World Slender Blend, ProteinWorld Whey, or Quest. - More Coconut Flour
- 1:1 Zero Calorie Brown Sugar Substitute – I use Lakanto, to keep this pumpkin protein bar recipe sugar free; (Same code HAYLSKITCHEN for a discount here)
- Chopped Pecans
And for the Chocolate Drizzle on Homemade Pumpkin Protein Bars
- Sugar free Chopped White Chocolate or chocolate chips. I use the white chocolate chips from Lily’s here. They also have a white chocolate bar that would work too.
- Coconut Oil so the chocolate is easier to melt and more smooth when you drizzle.
Tips for Protein Powder Pumpkin Pie Bars
These protein powder pumpkin pie bars are really easy to make, but here’s some tips to get it right.
- Use whey-caesin protein powder for unflavored and whey for vanilla since it works well with the ratio of ingredients here. If you use a whey protein powder, you might want to reduce the amount of milk to make it less.
- Mix the dough well to form a smooth mixture, but don’t over-mix since the protein powder might make the texture tough.
- Make sure the raw protein pumpkin pie bar layer is thick but spreadable. Add coconut flour to thicken, but also add sweetener if needed.
- Let the healthy no bake pumpkin pie bar layers chill before adding the chocolate and slicing, or they will be too soft.
To store Homemade Pumpkin Protein Bars
To store homemade pumpkin protein bars, place in an airtight container and keep on the counter for up to 3 days.
Keep these low carb p shortbread bars refrigerated or in the freezer so they stay fresh and last longer. They keep in the fridge for up to a 1 week.
To freeze, place shortbread protein bars in airtight sealed container, or individually wrapped in plastic wrap and placed in zipper bag; They should keep for 2 or 3 months. Be sure to let them thaw on the counter before eating!
Alternatives for Healthy No Bake Pumpkin Bars Recipe!
I made these healthy, sugar free and gluten free and low calorie no bake healthy pumpkin bars with this particular ingredient list, but here’s some options to choose from.
- Oat Flour: Almond Flour
- Unflavored protein powder: Unflavored Collagen, or even Almond flour or Oat flour
- Sugar free Maple Syrup: Regular maple syrup or Honey, but they won’t be Vegan or a no sugar recipe anymore.
- Coconut flour: Try using about 3 Tbsp of Almond Flour
- 1:1 Zero Calorie Sugar Replacement: Regular brown sugar (this won’t be sugar free though, and also higher in calories)
Vegan Pumpkin Bars
Since there’s no milk in this recipe, these no bake pumpkin pie bars can easily be made Vegan with the right ingredients.
Use a plant based protein powder to get a Vegan pumpkin protein bars; ProteinWorld has a Vegan protein blend as well.
You also want to make sure you use dairy free chocolate chips to make these no bake pumpkin bars.
Low Carb Pumpkin Protein Bars
To try a low carb pumpkin protein bar recipe, use an appropriate protein powder and replace oat flour with almond flour; I haven’t tried this yet so can’t say how it will work.
More Pumpkin Protein Dessert Ideas:
- Pumpkin Protein Cinnamon Rolls
- Fat Free Pumpkin Protein Bread
- Chocolate Lava Pumpkin Protein Cookie for One
- Chocolate Protein Pumpkin Bread
- Pumpkin Protein Brownies
- White Chocolate Pumpkin Protein Blondies
- Baked Pumpkin Chai Protein Donuts (Sugar Free)
More Homemade Layered Protein Bars to try!
- Peanut Butter Cup Protein Bars
- 7 Layer Protein Magic Bars
- Biscoff Protein Bars
- Birthday Cake Protein Bars
- Chickpea Cookie Dough Protein Bars
- Peanut Butter Protein Twix Bars
Pumpkin Protein Bars
Ingredients
Base:
- ½ cup Oat Flour, 45g
- 3 Tbsp Coconut Flour, 21g
- 2 Tbsp Unflavored Protein Powder, 11g, see post for subs
- ½ scoop Vanilla Protein Powder, 15g
- 2 tsp Maple Syrup, Sugar-free recommended below, 10ml
- 3 Tbsp Unsweetened Almond Milk, 45ml
Pumpkin Protein Layer:
- ½ cup Pumpkin Puree, not pumpkin pie filling 120g
- ½ scoop Vanilla Protein Powder, 15g
- 3 Tbsp Coconut Flour, 21g
- 2 tsp Zero Calorie 1:1 Brown Sugar Substitute, or regular, 8g
- 1 Tbsp Chopped Pecans, 14g
Chocolate Coating:
- 1 Tbsp White Chocolate Chips, Sugar-free recommended, 14g
- ⅛ tsp Coconut Oil
Instructions
Base:
- In a bowl combine oat flour, coconut flour, unflavored protein powder and vanilla protein powder.
- Add in maple syrup and milk and mix. Mixture will be like a dough.Add more milk if too dry, coconut flour if too wet.
- Transfer to prepared pan and press down.
Pumpkin Protein Layer:
- In the same bowl, stir pumpkin puree, protein powder, coconut flour and sweetener.Mixture should be thick but smooth and spreadable.
- Spread on top of base and use back of spoon/spatula or fingers to smoothen.
- Add chopped pecans and press down.
- Place pan in freezer to cool about 15 minutes.
Chocolate topping:
- Lift layers out of pan, place on cutting board and using a warmed sharp knife, slice into 6 bars.
- Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in a shallow bowl and microwave for about 30 seconds – at 15 second intervals – until it’s completely melted.
- Let cool about 5 mins then drizzle.
Notes
- Nutrition value is calculated using products recommended below.
- See post for alternate ingredients, tips and storage options.
- Quest Nutrition Multi-purpose Mix Protein Powder
- ProteinWorld Whey Protein Powder
- Use code HAYLSKITCHEN for 30% off your order
- ProteinWorld Slender Blend
- Use code HAYLSKITCHEN for 30% off your order
- Lakanto Maple Flavored Syrup
- Use code HAYLSKITCHEN for 15% off your order
- Lakanto 1:1 Brown Sugar Substitute
- Use code HAYLSKITCHEN for 15% off your order
- Servings: 6 bars | Serving size: 1
- Calories: 113kcal
- Fat: 3.9g | Saturated fat: 1.7g
- Carbohydrates: 13.7g | Fiber: 4.9g | Sugar: 2g
- Protein: 8.1g
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