Pumpkin Protein Bars

Ingredients

• 1/2 C Xylitol Brown Sugar Blend (Ideal)
• 1 - 4 oz. jar baby food applesauce
• 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp. ground clove
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 4 large egg whites
• 1 - 15 oz. can of raw pumpkin
• 2 C oat flour
• 2 scoops vanilla whey protein
• 1/2 cup almond milk
• 1/2 C chopped walnuts (optional)