Ergogenics Pumpkin Pecan Protein Bars

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quick oats
• 1 scoop Ergogenics chocolate protein powder
• 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree, canned
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup water or more
• 3 medjool dates, pitted and soaked
• 3 tbsp hemp hearts
• 1 tbsp almond butter
• 1 tbsp cinnamon
• 1 tbsp cocoa or cacao powder
• ¼ tsp maca powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp of baking soda
• optional: 1 tbsp maple syrup

Directions:

1. Preheat oven at 350°F.
2. Blend all ingredients together in a food processor until smooth. Alternatively, just stir everything well in a large bowl.
3. Once all ingredients are combined, transfer to a baking dish lined with parchment paper or coconut oil.
4. Top with pecans and press them gently into the batter.
5. Bake for 30 minutes at 350°F.
6. Let cool before cutting into squares.

By Dylan of Phruitful Dish