5.0 from 27 votes
Gingerbread Protein Bars (Gluten-free)
Easy to make and with a sweet but warm spiced flavor, these gingerbread protein bars are the perfect cool weather snack. Totally grain-free and vegan, these homemade protein bars are whipped up in just 5 minutes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 7
Calories: 266 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ¾ cup Vanilla vegan protein powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ⅔ cup almond butter runny
- 2 tbs blackstrap molasses
- 2 tbs maple syrup
- 2 tbs Almond milk as needed
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the protein powder and spices.
- Add in the almond butter, molasses, and maple syrup one by one.
- Stir well and slowly add in the almond milk a tablespoon as a time as needed.
- Mix and press the batter down. You want as little milk as possible in there. Ideally, you want a semi-dry dough that holds together.
- Portion the batter into a silicone baking loaf and use a fork or silicone spatula to press it down smoothly.
- Pop it into the fridge for 30 minutes to set before slicing into rectangles.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- The protein bars can be eaten as soon as you make them. However, they thicken up after sitting in the fridge for an hour or so making them easier to hold.
- The amount of almond milk you need will depend on the protein powder you choose (notes below). You want the batter to be semi-dry and not crazy sticky. But it does need to hold together.
- Store the gingerbread bars in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 7 days.
- Freeze the protein bars in a reusable baggie or airtight container for up to three months. simply let them thaw in the fridge before consuming.
- Meal prep the bars by storing them individually wrapped in parchment paper for grab-and-go days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
266kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Sodium
259mg
(11%)
Potassium
299mg
(9%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
1IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.02mg
(0%)
Calcium
149mg
(15%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 7Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 266
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 266kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Sodium | 259mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 299mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 149mg | 15% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.