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No-Bake Gingerbread Protein Bars [Fit Mitten Kitchen]

No-Bake Gingerbread Protein Bars

Course: Snacks
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 172kcal
Author: Ashley
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Ingredients

  • 6 scoops* brown rice protein powder I used Sunwarrior
  • 3 TBS coconut flour
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 3/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • dash of cloves and allspice optional
  • 1/2 cup natural nut butter I used 1/2 cashew and 1/2 almond
  • 2 TBS extra virgin coconut oil
  • 1.5 TBS molasses
  • 1/3 cup + 1 TBS unsweetned dairy milk I like Silk Cashew
  • Chocolate Topping optional
  • 2 TBS dairy-free semi-sweet chocolate chips I used enjoy life
  • 1/2 tsp extra virgin coconut oil

Instructions

  • Line a 8x8 pan with parchment paper, or use a silicone pan. You can also use a 9x5 loaf pan, the bars will just be thicker and more square.
  • In a large bowl, combine protein powder, coconut flour, and spices. Stir until well mixed and set aside.
  • In a medium microwave-safe bowl, add nut butter, molasses and coconut oil. Microwave for about 10-15 seconds, or until mixture can be easily stirred and oil is melted.
  • Add nut butter mixture to large bowl of dry ingredients, and gently stir. Mix will be dry and take a while to come together. Add one tablespoon of milk at a time, until mixture forms into crumbled dough texture (see picture in post). Depending on your protein powder, you may need more or less than 6 TBS.
  • Use your hands to make sure everything is well mixed at the end.
  • Press mixture into prepared pan with slightly wet hands. Flatten as much as you can. (I used a roller like this)
  • In a small microwave safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and coconut oil together, 10-30 seconds, in increments, until chocolate is completely melted.
  • Spread chocolate on bars and place in freezer for 30 minutes, or refrigerator for 1 hour to set. Gently remove bars from pan and cut into 10 servings.
  • Store bars in airtight container in fridge up to 2 weeks, or in freezer well wrapped for up to 3 months.

Notes

*6 scoops when measured per cup comes out to be about 1 cup + 2 TBS. My scoop is measured for 21g.
-I do not recommend replacing protein powder whey or casein, as the bars will not set without added dry ingredients.
-You can most likely sub a vegan/plant-based protein in place of the brown rice. But I suggest adding your milk 1 TBS at a time until you get a thick slightly crumbly mixture. You may or may not need more than 6 TBS.
-I like to individually wrap bars and store in fridge and/or freezer for a quick snack or easy lunch packing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 17mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g