Ginger Vanilla Protein Crunch Bars - a warmly spiced and flavorful crunchy bar that is soon to be among your favorite snacks! we love these protein packed bars for breakfast or a post workout refuel!
Ginger Vanilla Protein Crunch Bars
"Can I take some of these to work?" was the question Jason asked after he tried one of these. We are always looking for protein bars that taste good and have some staying power for a between-meal treat.
I think the ginger in these bars is what Jason likes best.
These are a combination of some awesome flavors and textures - from the chewy spicy ginger to the mild coconut - the protein, almonds and oats make that filling snack we are always looking for.
About half the time I make these Ginger Vanilla Protein Crunch Bars, I have everything but corn flakes - that's the great thing about these bars, they are quick and easy with common ingredients. So, if you don't always have corn flakes on hand, use more oats!
The corn flakes really do add a another rich layer of flavor, though.
I have also made these using an Apple Cinnamon Protein Cereal in place of the corn flakes - while the corn flakes will always win for me, subbing your favorite cereal will bring different flavor - the Apple Cinnamon works well!
...or again - just use more oats!
It is ginger week at spabettie!
We love ginger in this house, and use it daily. Each morning starts with a fresh juice, including the fresh ginger root. We use the pickled (sushi) ginger a lot, and crystallized ginger is incorporated in baking as well.
We love the spicy heat and flavor of ginger.
More recipes that use ginger, in all types:
many of my daily juices (well, except the pizza juice)
ginger sesame sauce (on edamame salad rolls)
Ginger Vanilla Protein Crunch Bars
dairy, egg, soy and gluten free, vegan
about 15 bars
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup Gluten Free Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
½ cup Erewhon Corn Flakes, crushed (or more oats)
½ cup raw almonds, chopped
¼ cup shredded coconut
½ cup crystallized ginger, chopped small
â…“ cup almond butter
¼ cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons cashew milk (or your choice)
½ cup Medjool dates, pitted and chopped small
2 scoops vegan vanilla protein powder
INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat oven to 325 °F. Line a 9×9 or equivalent baking dish with parchment. Set aside.
In large mixing bowl, add oats, corn flakes if using, almonds, coconut, and ginger.
In saucepan over medium low heat, combine almond butter, maple syrup, milk, dates, and protein powder, stirring as it melts.
Pour almond butter mixture over dry ingredients, stirring thoroughly.
Transfer mixture into prepared baking pan; using wet hands, press down in even layered square or rectangular shape.
Bake at 325 °F for 20 minutes. Cool before cutting. Bars will be chewy.
Store in an airtight container or wrap individually. Wrap well for freezing.
Are you a ginger fan? What is your favorite way to use it?
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ABOUT KRISTINA SLOGGETT: Kristina is spabettie! She founded spabettie in 2010 to share her vegetarian recipes. Vegetarian quickly became vegan.
As the sole recipe developer and photographer, Kristina turned her love of cooking and creativity into an extremely fun and challenging way to spend her days and share just how vibrant and flavorful vegan food is!
She loves dachshunds, Portland and Hawaii, drummers - well, one drummer - and travel.
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Linda Mercury says
Jason had better take enough to work to share! 😉
spabettie says
hmm... not sure he shared 😉 next time I'll make a package for YOU GUYS... that Jason can deliver!
Tommy says
so two dozen of these, another dozen of your orange creamsicle cupcakes, I should be set!! you have our address...
spabettie says
yeee! coming right up!
Heather | Farmgirl Gourmet says
Great flavor combo!! I must make them for my hubs soon. I bet he'd love them for sure. Great recipe!!
spabettie says
I hope you do make them - enjoy!!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
They look incredible! I have been making quite a few no bake granola bars lately (blog hasn't caught up with real life yet...lol) but I am in love with these. The ginger, mmm, yum!
spabettie says
the ginger is really good in these - and the coconut on top was a last minute thing, but it got toasted during baking and I LOVED it!
Jeanette says
Apple, cinnamon, ginger and coconut - so many of my favorite flavors all mixed up into these bars!
spabettie says
yes - that's what we were saying too! 🙂
jobo says
Yum!! I love ginger! these look awesome. What about a variation for it with chocolate protein powder?? I have some of that cereal left too, I could totally make this, I bet! Perhaps not as pretty as yours though!
spabettie says
chocolate and ginger is GOOD - if you try that let me know how it goes! 🙂
Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen says
Yum. I want some. Now.
Can you just make some for me instead of me having to make them myself?
Thanks. 🙂
spabettie says
sure - wanna trade??!? 🙂 🙂 🙂
Leanne @ Healthful Pursuit says
Ginger is one of my favorites. Have I mentioned how much I love the A-Z week? And I couldn't agree with you more, so many good things going on with this recipe!
spabettie says
Leanne you should totally join in! this is a really fun project... and there are some good weeks coming up - kale, lentils...
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
I absolutely love ginger. These bars look just perfect. I also want that quinoa... It would be perfect with the smoothie I posted. 😉
Oh! And that last tofu recipe... That will be coming to my kitchen soon.
spabettie says
the quinoa DOES go well with your smoothie! and yay! I hope you love the tofu!!
Heather (Where's the Beach) says
I don't use ginger nearly enough. It's one of those spices I tend to forget about.
spabettie says
oooh, I love it. with our daily juicing, we always have fresh ginger so I use it in everything!! 🙂