5-ingredient Gingerbread Protein Bars
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time1 hr
Servings: 8 bars
Calories: 263kcal
Ingredients
- 280 g. | 2 cups Almonds raw and unsalted
- 10 Dates
- 40 g. | 4 tbsp. 5-spice powder
- 60 g. | 2 scoops Soy protein powder chocolate flavor
- 40 g. | 4-inch piece Ginger minced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 257°F/125°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Put the almonds on the baking sheet and roast them for about 10 to 15 minutes or until they’re fragrant.
- Meanwhile, cover the dates with water in a small bowl and let them sit for about 10 minutes. Drain the dates after soaking and make sure no water is left.
- Add the almonds, dates, 5-spice powder, protein powder and ginger to a food processor and blend into a smooth mixture.
- Alternatively, add all ingredients to a medium bowl, cover it, and process using a handheld blender.
- Line a loaf pan with parchment paper. Add the almond mixture to the loaf pan, spread it out and press it down firmly until it is 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick all over.
- Put the loaf pan in the fridge for about 45 minutes, until it has firmed up.
- Divide into 8 bars, serve cold with optional toppings and enjoy!
- Store the bars in an airtight container in the fridge, and consume within 6 days. Alternatively, store in the freezer for a maximum of 90 days and thaw at room temperature.
Notes
No blender? Mince the dates and nuts as fine as possible, knead all the ingredients by hand and add a quarter cup of water to make everything stick together.
ALLERGENS
Soy protein
(can be substituted with pea protein)
Almonds
(can be substituted with sunflower seeds)
Nutrition
Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.9g | Protein: 16.1g | Fat: 18.2g | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 403mg | Fiber: 3.7g | Sugar: 6.9g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 141mg | Iron: 4mg
This dish, and 75 other 5-ingredient high-protein recipes are found in ‘5-Ingredient Plant-Based Cookbook: 86 Easy & Delicious High-Protein Recipes‘.
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