Skip the PSL—Bake These Pumpkin Protein Blondies Instead 🎃💀

Posted by Max Effort Muscle September 25, 2025

Scary Good Pumpkin Blondies 💀

Pumpkin season just got a serious upgrade. Forget heavy pies or sugar-loaded coffee drinks—these Pumpkin Protein Blondies are the perfect mix of cozy flavor and fitness-friendly fuel. With 7g of protein per slice, you can enjoy your favorite fall treat without derailing your goals.

They’re soft, slightly sweet, and filled with warm pumpkin spice flavor. Best part? The ingredients are simple, the prep is easy, and they’re just as good fresh out of the oven as they are the next day. These are the kind of blondies you’ll want to keep on repeat all season long.

Ingredients:

1.5 scoops Max Effort Protein (Vanilla Whey OR Vanilla Cinnamon Plant)
½ cup Oat Flour
3 tbsp Coconut Flour
3 tbsp Stevia OR Coconut Sugar
2 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
½ tsp Baking Soda
1 cup Pumpkin Puree
½ cup Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt
2 tbsp Nut Butter of Choice
Optional: mini chocolate chips or white chocolate chips

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F and prep an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper or cooking spray.
In one bowl, whisk dry ingredients together.
In another, combine pumpkin and Greek yogurt.
Stir dry mix into wet until just combined.
Fold in nut butter and any mix-ins.
Bake for 23–26 minutes until top is set.
Cool completely before slicing.