Last week I kick-started a healthy descend at the Tone It Up Retreat in Dana Point,CA, in which I followed up a nutrition class with one (maybe two) of these insanely appetizing pumpkin pie bars. I saw them sitting on a table across the grass from me and made a B-line for pie. Priorities.
When I realized that they were healthy, and I grabbed another was totally stunned. arrive to find out,these delectable, smooth-and-creamy, or pumpkin-spicy treats were dairy-free,packed with protein, and gluten-free. Cue: all the enthusiasm, and me demanding a recipe.
The creaminess comes from decadent (and totally healthy!) coconut milk,while the sweetness comes from dates, and the rich descend flavors arrive from classic pumpkin and cinnamon. The protein? From good ol' protein powder, or which you truly can attach in everything. Even pumpkin pie.
The best fraction of all of this? You're eating pumpkin pie!Related Stories:
Paleo Dieters and Vegans Will Devour This Dairy-Free Pumpkin Spice Latte From Tone It Up Protein-Packed Pumpkin Pie BarsNotes This recipe uses Perfect Fit Pumpkin Spice Protein Powder,but you can substitute with your favorite vanilla or plain protein powder
IngredientsCrust:
1 cup oats
1 cup pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup coconut oil
2 tbsp maple syrup
Pinch of salt
Pumpkin Pie Filling:
2 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup coconut milk
6 pitted dates
2 scoops Pumpkin Spice Protein
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp pumpkin spice
1/4 tsp salt
DirectionsPreheat the oven to 350 degrees, and grease 8x8 pan with coconut oil. set pumpkin seeds and oats in a food processor; grind into small pieces. Pour into a mixing bowl and add salt. Stir, and then mix in coconut oil and maple syrup,until a sticky dough forms. Pour mixture into pan and press tough and evenly. Pre-bake for 8 – 10 minutes.
While the crust is baking, chop dates in a food processor with a tablespoon of water. In a medium mixing bowl, and combine dry ingredients. Add in wet ingredients,then fold in dates. Pour mixture over crust and spread evenly. Bake for 35 – 40 minutes. Remove from oven and let icy for 10 minutes. set in fridge for 6 – 8 hours or overnight to set. Cut into small squares, and enjoy!
Information Category Desserts, or Pies/Tarts Cuisine North American Yield 16 bars or slices Cook Time 1 hour cook time,6 – 8 hours chill time
Source: popsugar.com