H3 Healthy Pumpkin Spice Energy Bar

In the H3 Healthy Kitchen, we love creating recipes using the tastes and flavors of the season. Now that fall is here, it is officially pumpkin season! Everything seems to be pumpkin flavored in the fall. However, all of these popular pumpkin recipes also seem to be unhealthy, processed and filled with sugar. They're sure to leave you feeling tired and groggy. Not our H3 Pumpkin Spiced Energy Bars! These bars prove that Pumpkin Spice can be healthy! This Healthy Pumpkin Spice fall inspired energy bar will keep you feeling good throughout a busy day.



Ingredients:

3 cups Pumpkin, canned

3 scoops Vanilla whey protein powder

3/4 cup Flax seed, ground

3 cups Oats

3 tablespoons Cinnamon, ground

1 1/2 teaspoons Nutmeg, ground

1 1/2 teaspoons Clove, ground

1 teaspoon Salt

1/3 cup Honey

¾ cup Dark chocolate chips

Method:

• Pre-heat oven to 350°.


• In a large mixing bowl, combine the: protein powder, flax, oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and clove.


• In a separate mixing bowl combine the pumpkin and honey.


• Then combine the dry mixture and the wet pumpkin mixture; fold in the chocolate chips.


• Lightly spray a ½ sheet tray with non-stick spray then evenly spread batter.


• Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly toasted on top.


• Remove from oven, allow to cool and cut into 30 servings.


• Store bars in the refrigerator for up to 7 days, otherwise freeze.

Chef’s Note: 

Serves: 30

Serving Size: 1 bar

Calories: 100

Fat: 3.5 grams

We hope that you enjoy this healthy spin on pumpkin spice! What's your favorite fall recipe?

H3 "No Fat" Pumpkin Spice Latte

In celebration of falls favorite drink and International Coffee Day, the H3 Healthy Kitchen whipped up this H3 "No Fat" Pumpkin Spice Latte, as a special, healthy drink recipe. Everything seems to be pumpkin spiced in the fall. It's the ever popular, perfect beverage for the crisp fall season! However, typical pumpkin spice latte's are filled with unnecessary sugars and have little to do with real pumpkin. So in the season of pumpkin spice and indulgence, enjoy this warm, flavorful latte as a treat without the unwanted sacrifice of your healthy diet!



Ingredients:

¾ cup Skim Milk

2 tsp Agave Nectar

2 Tbsp Pumpkin Puree (unsweetened)

½ tsp Vanilla extract

¼ tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice

¾ cup Coffee

Method

• In a small saucepot, heat while whisking all ingredients together except coffee.


• When desired temperature is reached- pour into a blender and blend until smooth and frothy.


• In each glass measure 2 ounces of coffee then add 3 ounces of milk mixture.


• Stir and enjoy!

Nutrition:

Serves: 3

Serving Size: 5 ounces

Calories: 40

Fat: 0 grams

We hope you enjoy this healthy twist on pumpkin spice! As coffee is filled with antioxidants, and can be a great healthy beverage when not filled with sugar, we encourage you to treat yourself to this recipe! Happy Fall!