Pumpkin Spice Power Square
- Prep 10 min
- Cook 15 min
- Serves 1 Bar 1x
Per Serving
- Oxalate ~10 mg
- Sodium 235 mg
- Added Sugar 0.5 g
- Calcium 320 mg
- Protein 29 g
Ingredients
The Bar
- 1/3 cup pea crisps
- 1 teaspoon PBfit PURE
- 2 teaspoons vanilla whey isolate
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin purée
- 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/8 teaspoon vanilla paste
- A few drops of water only if needed
The Fluffy Vanilla-Peanut Yogurt Frosting
- 2 tablespoons nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 tablespoon PBfit PURE
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla whey isolate
- Tiny drop of vanilla paste, optional
- Pinch of pumpkin pie spice for the top
Instructions
The Bar
- Mix the PBfit, vanilla whey isolate, pumpkin purée, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla paste into a thick paste.
- Add only a few drops of water if the mixture is too dry.
- Gently fold in the pea crisps.
- Press firmly into a square.
- Refrigerate until firm about 15 minutes (or if you want you COULD skip this part)
The Fluffy Vanilla-Peanut Yogurt Frosting
- Mix the Greek yogurt, PBfit, whey isolate, and vanilla paste until smooth and fluffy. Spread over the chilled square right before eating so the pea crisps stay crunchy. Finish with a pinch of pumpkin pie spice.
- No added sweetener needed because the vanilla whey already provides sweetness.
Jill’s Notes
I wanted to create a high-protein bar that vegetarians could use without relying on ingredients that are especially high in oxalate. I found this pea crisp product, which gives the bar a big protein boost and some crunch.
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I also use this peanut butter powder because it has no added sodium, and this whey isolate protein powder because it works well for my stomach and I like the taste.
You can use vanilla extract, but I find vanilla paste brings a much richer flavor. I use this one.
To make the bar vegan, swap the whey isolate for a vegan protein powder and use a non-dairy yogurt for the frosting.
You don’t have to chill it, but I do because I like everything chilled. So skip that if you like.
This is a lower-calorie, high-protein option that can still fit nicely into a lower-oxalate diet. Just watch the sodium. The pea crisps and protein powder contribute most of it, but the total is still very manageable. I simply account for it in the rest of my day.
I do not eat these every day, but I like having them as an option when I am a little short on protein, especially after a workout or with my morning coffee.
You can also eat the pea crisps on their own to add protein and crunch to yogurt, cereal, salads, and smoothie bowls. I notice a bit of an aftertaste, so I don’t love eating them straight from the bag. In a recipe like this, though, the other flavors help cover it nicely.
And yes, I am already experimenting with a PB&J Power Square next. So stay tuned!!!
Nutrition Facts
1 servings per recipe
Serving size 1/1 of recipe
Amount per serving
Calories 190
% Daily Value*
- Total Fat 3.5g 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
- Trans Fat 0g
- Cholesterol 5mg 2%
- Sodium 235mg 10%
- Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
- Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
- Total Sugars 2.2g
- Includes 0.5g Added Sugars 1%
- Protein 29g
- Calcium 320 mg25%
- Oxalate ~10 mg
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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