These Protein Gingerbread Bars bring all the warm, cozy flavors of gingerbread — cinnamon, molasses, and ginger — into a soft, no-bake bar packed with protein and wholesome goodness.
Perfect for a post-workout snack, a healthy dessert, or a festive grab-and-go breakfast during the holidays.
Table of Contents
Summary
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 bars
Difficulty: Easy
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- 8×8-inch pan
- Parchment paper
- Refrigerator
Ingredients for Protein Gingerbread Bars
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup almond butter
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- ¼ cup molasses
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
Directions for Protein Gingerbread Bars
- Mix Ingredients:
In a bowl, combine oats, almond butter, protein powder, molasses, cinnamon, and ginger. Stir until fully mixed and dough-like. - Press into Pan:
Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper. Press the mixture evenly into the pan. - Chill:
Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm. - Cut and Serve:
Remove from pan and slice into bars. Store in the fridge for up to 7 days.
Tips & Variations
- Add 2 tbsp chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch.
- Drizzle with melted white chocolate or protein icing for extra flavor.
- Swap almond butter for peanut or cashew butter.
- Sprinkle a touch of sea salt on top before chilling.
Nutrition Facts (Per Bar)
| Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
| 130 kcal | 6 g | 7 g | 10 g |
Nutritional Highlights
- High in protein and healthy fats
- Naturally sweetened with molasses
- No-bake and gluten-free
Dietitian Tips
- Molasses adds iron and antioxidants, perfect for energy during colder months.
- Oats provide slow-releasing carbs for long-lasting energy.
- Keep chilled for a soft and chewy texture.
Conclusion
These Protein Gingerbread Bars are the perfect way to enjoy holiday spice without the sugar crash.
Chewy, spiced, and packed with protein, they make healthy snacking taste like Christmas.
Protein Gingerbread Bars – No Bake Holiday Snack
Soft, spiced gingerbread bars made with oats, almond butter, and protein powder — a festive, no-bake, high-protein treat.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Mix Ingredients:
- In a bowl, combine oats, almond butter, protein powder, molasses, cinnamon, and ginger. Stir until fully mixed and dough-like.
- Press into Pan:
- Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper. Press the mixture evenly into the pan.
- Chill:
- Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.
- Cut and Serve:
- Remove from pan and slice into bars. Store in the fridge for up to 7 days.
Notes
Add 2 tbsp chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch.
Drizzle with melted white chocolate or protein icing for extra flavor.
Swap almond butter for peanut or cashew butter.
Sprinkle a touch of sea salt on top before chilling.
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