I was never a huge fan of store bought protein bars, as most have way too many ingredients I can’t even pronounce, and are full of sugar. Not to mention, barely have any protein compared to what you could get by eating real food! But then Quest Nutrition came along..and provided me amazingly clean, healthy, high in protein bars. And the flavors..they taste exactly what they claim to taste like unlike other bars! Cinnamon Roll, Cookie Dough, Coconut Cashew, Chocolate Brownie, Peanut Butter and Jelly, Banana Nut Muffin, Strawberry Cheesecake..just to list a few 🙂 (PS, havent tried quest bars?? You can order a sample box and use my promo code for a discount! “FFF1”)
Well I decided to make another recipe using these delicious bars for fun! I love taking something and recreating it..especially when its a yummy tasty something like a quest bar!
And of course.. Pumpkin came to my mind.
These are high in protein without even trying with the “ravioli” part being made of a high protein Quest bar! These are the perfect snack when I get those midday sweet cravings..or night time cravings too 🙂 Check out the recipe below!
- 1 Cinnamon Roll Quest Bar
- 1/2 cup Pumpkin Puree
- 3 tablespoons Vanilla Casein
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 tablespoon Honey or Stevia
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- Dash of Sea Salt
- Combine all ingredients in small bowl except for Quest Bar.
- Roll bar out as thin as you can (warming up for 5 seconds in microwave may help). Cut the bar into quarters.
- Spoon mixture onto one of the bar pieces, place another quarter of the bar on top. Pinch sides of bar together to form a “ravioli” shape.
- Repeat with other two pieces of bar.
- Enjoy at room temperature or freeze for about 20 minutes for a frozen treat.
Pumpkin Benefits:
1) High in Vitamin aid which aids in eyesight
2) High in fiber to keep you satisfied
3) Rich in Beta Carotene with plays a role in cancer prevention and benefit your skin
4) More potassium than a banana (great post workout food!)
5) Rich in Vitamin C to keep you fit and healthy
Raw Honey Benefits
1) Alkaline-forming food that contains natural vitamins, enzymes, and powerful antioxidants
2)Anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-fingal properties
3)Promotes body and digestive health
4)Strengthens immune system
5)Eliminates allergies
6)Excellent remedy for skin wounds and infections
7)Stabilizes blood pressure
8)Relieves pain
9)Calm nerves