Pumpkin Protein Blondie
Servings 9
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup creamy almond butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup oat flour
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup chocolate chip optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth batter forms. Fold in the chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow the blondies to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, cut into squares and enjoy!
