Pumpkin Almond Butter Bars {gf}

Here we go with the first fall recipe of the season! I wanted to take my kiddos favorite almond butter bars and put pumpkin twist on them. They turned out SO good.

These bars are packed with nourishing ingredients: nut butter, oatmeal, seeds, protein powder and more! Combined they make for a great breakfast or snack.

See below for a list of ingredients and steps to make. Enjoy!

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Ingredients

1 cup almond butter

1 1/2 cup oatmeal (gluten free)

1/2 cup pumpkin puree

1/4 cup protein powder – I use this brand

1/4 cup maple syrup

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 tablespoons hemp seeds

2 tablespoons chia seeds

1 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin spice

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon spice

1/4 cup dark chocolate chips

1 teaspoon coconut oil

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Steps

1. Place the following ingredients into blender: almond butter, oatmeal, pumpkin puree, protein powder, maple syrup, vanilla, hemp seeds, chia seeds, pumpkin spice, cinnamon and mix on high. I stop and use a spatula to push mixture down as I blend.

2. Put mixture into an 8″x8″ dish and press evenly using a spatula.

3. Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in the microwave – about 60 seconds.

4. Drizzle chocolate mixture on top of the bars.

5. Set in refrigerator for at least 3 hours. I like leaving it overnight.

6. Once it has hardened in the fridge, cut into bars. I typically do 8. Enjoy!

*Store covered in the fridge. These are good for about a week.

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