Foodie Friday: Pumpkin Bars

Oct 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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