Pumpkin Protein Bars

Instead of spending tons of money on protein bars, I experimented with making my own!  You can eat these in the morning for breakfast, as a midday meal, or a pre-workout meal.  I even eat these protein-filled little treats as a dessert :)

Protein Pumpkin Spice Cake

Ingredients: 

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 2 scoops vanilla whey protein
• 2 tsp cinnamon (or more!)
• A pinch of nutmeg
• A pinch of allspice
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt

• 4 egg whites
• 1/2 c honey, or other sweetener
• 1/2 c canned pumpkin
• 1/4 c water

Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.  Mix wet ingredients in a bowl.  Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients.  Add walnuts or pecans if desired.  Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-30 minutes.  *For a moist cake, cover immediately with foil after taking it out of the oven.  It will contain all the moisture.  

Nutrition Facts for 1 Bar without nuts: 

Inspired by Jamie Eason's Carrot Protein Bars.