Gingerbread Protein Snacks
These Gingerbread Protein Snacks combine the warm, spicy flavors of gingerbread with a high-protein boost, perfect for a healthy and delicious on-the-go treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp water (optional, for consistency)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, protein powder, baking powder, salt, and all the spices: ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, warm molasses, almond butter, and honey until smooth and easily combined.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until a sticky dough forms. Add water tablespoon by tablespoon if the mixture is too dry.
- Line a baking pan with parchment paper and press the mixture evenly into the pan, about 1/2 inch thick.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Once firm, cut into bars or squares and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
Notes
For extra texture, fold in 1/4 cup chopped nuts or dried cranberries before pressing the mixture into the pan.
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