Pumpkin Protein Bars

These protein bars are super moist and yummy, plus they are good for you! I took an Alton Brown recipe and altered it a bit. Guilt free snacking!

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 16
• Yields: 16 bars

Ingredients

• 4  ounces  vanilla protein powder
• 2 1⁄4 ounces  oat bran
• 2 3⁄4 ounces whole wheat flour
• 3⁄4 ounce toasted wheat germ
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2  tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 8  ounces soft silken tofu
• 7 1⁄2 ounces canned pumpkin
• 1⁄2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1⁄2 cup  unsweetened apple juice
• 2  large eggs
•  cinnamon

Directions

1. Mix together protein powder, oat bran, wheat flour, wheat germ and salt. In a separate large bowl mix together: sugar, tofu, pumpkin, applesauce, apple juice, eggs, and cinnamon.
2. Thoroughly combine the two mixtures. Mix in some dried fruit if you wish. I like craisins.
3. Spread batter into a well greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Bake for 35 minutes at 350°F
4. Cool completely and cut into 16 squares. Keep refrigerated. Enjoy!