Reprinted here on our website by popular demand, our 2025 Winter newsletter contained this recipe for a Chocolate Oats and Pumpkin Seed Bar, made with egg white powder. The rare and valuable information appeared under the headline, Holiday Cheer from Caneggs, Festive Protein Bars for Gifting & Gatherings, and we introduced the chef who created the recipe, Marisa Mariella, the host of Marisa’s Easy Kitchen.
Chocolate oats & pumpkin seed bars by Marisa Mariella, the host of Marisa’s Easy Kitchen.
Marisa was requested to make something delicious for the holidays and she baked a chocolatey rolled-oats bar with Caneggs’ Egg White Protein Powder in the mix. This creation is a nutritious treat for festive parties, a healthy nibble to balance cookie swaps, or a protein boost for athletic families; the healthy and nutritious bars will be popular snacks in any household.
Festive Chocolate Oats & Pumpkin Seed Bars Recipe
Bright, chewy, and bursting with zest, these bars blend the protein of Caneggs’ Egg White Powder with natural sweetness.
Mix the required ingredients in a blender, but only chop them enough to make kibble, not dust.
Ingredients:
- 52g Caneggs’ Egg White Powder
- 130g roasted, salted pumpkin seeds
- 100g organic, gluten-free rolled oats
- 400g pitted soft Medjool dates
- Zest of 1 orange
- 3 tbsp water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon (optional, for extra warmth)
- 1 tbsp cocoa
For chocolate indulgence, an optional topping:
- 30g dark chocolate chips
- ½ tsp coconut oil
Mix all ingredients before baking.
Mixing ingredients before baking chocolate oats and pumpkin seed granola bars
How To Make:
- Add oats and pumpkin seeds to a food processor. Pulse until roughly broken up, not powdered.
- Add Caneggs’ Egg White Powder and pulse just to mix.
- Add dates; blend until all ingredients come together.
- Add cocoa, orange zest, and cinnamon. Pulse once more.
- Sprinkle in hot water and vanilla. Pulse again until you achieve a tacky, cohesive dough. Too dry? Add a few drops of water. Too sticky? Add oats.
- Press mixture into a parchment-lined 8″x8″ pan.
- brownie bake into cake
- Optional Chocolate Drizzle:
- In a small bowl, combine chocolate chips and coconut oil (or lard, as seen below).
- Microwave for two 15-second bursts, stirring each time, until smooth and glossy.
- Pour and spread over bars.
- Chill until set.
- Optional chocolate icing
- Slice into twelve protein-packed bars and store in an airtight container.
Making the chocolate topping for oats and pumpkin seed brownies.
Caneggs’ Egg White Powder for Healthy Holidays
Pure, complete protein: All essential amino acids, zero added sugars. Shelf-stable and super versatile for baking, snacking, or adding a boost to your favorite recipes, Caneggs is ideal for supporting healthy routines, even during the busiest time of year.
Sliced into bars, the chocolate covered oats & pumpkin seed mix makes a special treat.
Give the Gift of Healthy Indulgence. These bars aren’t just for you, they’re made to be shared with your family and friends in festive tins, or taken on seasonal hikes, or as a joyful, wholesome addition to holiday platters. Share a batch, snap a photo, and don’t forget to tag @Caneggs on Instagram and Facebook.
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