October 23, 2020
Foodie Friday: Pumpkin Bars
Happy Foodie Friday everyone! Let’s be real, majority of us are constantly on the go, and it’s really hard to find a nutritious bar when you just don’t have time to make a snack.
Being on the go is some people’s excuse for not continuing a healthy lifestyle or letting their diet slip for a few days. Eating healthy on-the go isn’t hard, it just takes one day of preparation…and you are set!
These pumpkin bars are a perfect snack for being in a hurry and have the perfect fall twist without the added sugars!
Ingredients: 9 bars
-1 cup almonds
-1 cup coconut chips
-1/4 cup baked apple chips
-1/4 cup pumpkin puree
-1.5 cups pitted dates
-2 scoops (or 4 tbsp) collagen peptides
-1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions:
-Add the almond, coconut, and apple to a food processor and blend until chopped finely
-Add in the dates, pumpkin puree, collagen, and cinnamon and blend
-Line a baking dish with parchment paper and evenly flatten the mixture into the dish
-Place the baking dish into the refrigerator for 3-4 hours to allow to harden
-Remove once solidified and slice into 9 slices
-Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition: 1 bar
Calories: 260
Fat: 12
Protein: 7
Carbohydrates: 31
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