Pumpkin Protein Bars

I’ve been eating these Pumpkin Protein Bars for almost a year. They’re delicious, nutritious, and half the calories of a packaged protein bar.
Don’t get me wrong. I still eat a Quest bar almost daily, but I start my mornings with these pumpkin bars.
They have just enough carbs and protein to help me crank out some cardio and strength training each day. See the nutrition facts below.

I originally found the recipe from bodybuilder Jamie Eason, but I made a few tweaks to make them my own. She uses a Xylitol brown sugar blend. I just use regular Xylitol. She also adds walnuts, which I don’t prefer.
Let me know what you think.

 Ingredients:

• ½ C Xylitol Brown Sugar Blend (You can find at your local health food store or on Amazon.)
• 1 – 4 oz. jar baby food applesauce
• 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 ½ tsp. ground ginger
• ½ tsp. ground clove
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• ½ tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 4 large egg whites
• 1 – 15 oz. can of raw pumpkin
• 2 C oat flour
• 2 scoops vanilla whey protein (You can find at grocery store, Walmart or online, depending on your preferred type)
• ½ cup almond milk

Directions: