What if I do not have a silicon protein bar mold?

You can always use an 8 x 8 inch pan that is lined with parchment paper. Just make sure that the parchment paper has an overhang so that you can easily remove the bars from the pan.

How should I store these keto protein bars?

You can store these keto protein pumpkin seed bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. You can also be kept in the freezer for up to three months.

Can I use flavoured protein powder to make these keto protein bars?

Absolutely! If you want to use vanilla, chocolate or any other flavoured protein powder, go ahead! Just remember that the protein powder may add additional sweetness to your bars.

How do I sweetened these sugar-free protein bars?

IF you are using unsweetened protein powder and you find the bars to not be as sweet as you like, simply add an additional 1-2 tablespoons of any type of sugar substitute.

Easy Keto Protein Pumpkin Seed Bars - Copycat Health Warrior Bar

Ingredients

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1 3/4 cup pumpkin seeds, without shells*
1/2 cup pumpkin seed protein powder**
1/3 cup liquid sweetener (sugar-free maple syrup, honey or Tapioca Fiber Syrup)
1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil
Optional - salt and granular sugar substitute to taste

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the liquid sweetener and coconut oil. Heat in the microwave for 15-25 seconds or until coconut oil has fully melted.
Stir in the protein powder and pumpkin seeds. Taste the mixture and add additional salt or granular sugar substitute if you wish.
Divide the mixture evenly between the 12 candy mold wells and bake in the oven for 15 minutes.
Remove the bars from the oven and allow them to cool fully before removing them from the mold. The bars will harden as they cool.

Notes

* I used sprouted and slightly salted pumpkin seeds - if your seeds are not salted, you may need to add addtional salt
**I have used unflavoured pumpkin protein powder as well as vanilla casein protein and both work great. IF using unflavoured protein powder, you may want to add a dash of vanilla as well as an additional 1-2 tablespoons of sweetener to make up the difference.

Author: Cat
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Snacks, Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 140
Sugar: 0.4
Fat: 11
Carbohydrates: 10
Fiber: 8
Protein: 8.6