Pumpkin Bars!!

• 2 omega-3 eggs (or 1 whole egg + 1/3 cup egg whites, or can use all egg whites)
  1 1/2 cup non-fat cottage cheese
• 2 tablespoons molasses
  1 tablespoon vanilla
  3 scoops Vanilla Whey Protein Powder
• 1/3 cup Milled Flaxseed
• 2-3 tablespoons Ground Cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon (approximately) of each:
  • Ground Nutmeg
  • Ground Ginger
  • Clove
  • Pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
• 1 teaspoon Wheat Germ, Oatmeal or Bran – your choice
• 2 (15 oz.) cans pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
• 1 cup Organic Walnuts, toasted
• Sprinkle some Cinnamon on top to taste

Directions:

1. Spray 9 x 9 baking pan with canola oil.

2. Using a 14 cup food processor, blend eggs until creamy.

3. Add cottage cheese, molasses and vanilla to eggs. Blend until thick and creamy (approximately 1 minute).

4. Add one can of pumpkin at a time to the mixture, blending in between.

5. Add remaining ingredients, except nuts, and blend until mixed.

6. Mix in nuts until blended.

7. Taste the batter to check sweetness. Add some stevia or more spices according to your liking.

8. Pour into the sprayed pan and sprinkle cinnamon on the top before baking.

9. Bake at 325° for 1 hour and 45 minutes. Rotate the pan at 50 minutes to ensure even browning.

10. When the bars are cool, cover with plastic wrap or foil. Cracks will appear on the top and will flatten when the bars cool. Note: Bars must sit overnight for the flavors to meld. They will not taste good right out of the oven.

Makes about 16 bars. Serving size 1 bar.

You’ll never have to tell the family that they are actually getting something healthy as a dessert this year!!

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