Pumpkin Pie Spice Protein Bars

Charlotte Press of Press.Start Nutrition has the perfect protein bar packed full of healthy fats, anti-oxidant rich spices, complex carbohydrates, and protein to fuel you during this holiday season. On top of that, these protein bars are enhanced with Lion's Mane mushroom, which helps support and boost cognitive function and potentially even aid in short and long-term memory support!

We love how easy this is to put together. With just one bowl and eight ingredients, you're on your way to snack heaven.

Pumpkin Pie Spice Protein Bars

Serves 8, paleo, DF, GF, grainfree, RSF

• 1 cup nut butter of choice
• 2 tsp Real Mushrooms Lions Mane 
• 1/2 cup vanilla protein of choice
• 3 tbsp organic pumpkin purée
• 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp - 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey {depending how sweet you want it, I only used 1 tsp of organic maple syrup, but use more for sweeter}
• 2 tbsp dark chocolate chips

Directions: Mix all ingredients together until a dough forms. Press dough into a parchment-lined 8x8 pan and freeze for an hour. Remove and cut into 8-10 rectangles depending on how big you want them. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet & bake at 300 for 12 minutes. Store in the fridge.