“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 toasted sweet coconut – the protein, almonds and oats make that filling snack we are always looking for.
ginger vanilla protein crunch bars
dairy and gluten free
makes 9×9 pan
2 tablespoons butter (Earth Balance soy free)
1/4 cup agave or maple syrup
1/4 cup coconut milk (carton)
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
1 1/2 cups apple cinnamon protein cereal
1 cup oats
1/2 cup raw almonds, chopped
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup crystallized ginger, chopped
1/4 cup shredded coconut
In saucepan over medium low heat, melt butter, whisk in agave. Add milk and protein powder, whisk together until smooth. In large bowl, add apple protein cereal and break up slightly so some pieces are no longer whole (I used my hands). Add oats, almonds, sunflower seeds and about 3/4 ginger pieces. Pour melted butter mixture over dry ingredients, mix together thoroughly. Line a 9×9 baking dish with parchment or foil, spray. Transfer mixture into pan; using wet hands, press down in even layer. Sprinkle shredded coconut and remaining ginger pieces, press down into bars. Bake at 325 for 20 minutes. Let cool before cutting.
It’s ginger week in Meatless Monday A-Z!
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)
For even more ginger recipes, visit Heather today for Meatless Monday A to Z!
Are you a ginger fan? What is your favorite way to use it?
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I don’t use ginger nearly enough. It’s one of those spices I tend to forget about.
oooh, I love it. with our daily juicing, we always have fresh ginger so I use it in everything!!
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.
the quinoa DOES go well with your smoothie! and yay! I hope you love the tofu!!
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!
Leanne you should totally join in! this is a really fun project… and there are some good weeks coming up – kale, lentils…
Yum. I want some. Now.
Can you just make some for me instead of me having to make them myself?
Thanks.
sure – wanna trade??!?
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!
chocolate and ginger is GOOD – if you try that let me know how it goes!
Apple, cinnamon, ginger and coconut – so many of my favorite flavors all mixed up into these bars!
yes – that’s what we were saying too!
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!
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!
Great flavor combo!! I must make them for my hubs soon. I bet he’d love them for sure. Great recipe!!
I hope you do make them – enjoy!!
so two dozen of these, another dozen of your orange creamsicle cupcakes, I should be set!! you have our address…
yeee! coming right up!
Jason had better take enough to work to share!
hmm… not sure he shared
next time I’ll make a package for YOU GUYS… that Jason can deliver!
Ahh ginger, one of my absolute favorites! Something about it just makes me feel healthier when I eat it, as silly as that sounds. I even like it in just a little hot water, as a tea of sorts. So simple and delicious.These bars look so amazing, I wish I had some for our road trip tomorrow, they’d be perfect!
not silly at all – I feel the same way! I add it to my hot tea – love it!
Oh this sounds fantastic and I am looking for more snack recipes! Perfect timing.
oh good – I hope you make these!
These smell amazing, I am making them right now!!
oh good – did you enjoy them!?
These bars sound amazing! Clearly a perfect snack to tuck into your bag before heading out for a long day.
yes they were, Eileen! gone way too fast… need to make more!
I still need to make that quinoa! It’s been hanging out on my cooking list for a while. Because everything with ginger in it is amazing. And cherries.
we just made the quinoa again the other day… SO good.
YUM! Your protein bars sound wonderful. These would be great for my upcoming road trip…most snacky food makes me sleepy, but these beauties would be perfect
Ooh, these would be perfect for my upcoming road trip….yummy and protein vs. carb heavy. Thanks!!!
you are welcome, Liz! I liked the protein boost as well – they stick with ya!
oh yum! perfect traveling snack
yes they would be! very quick to make too!
These look so delicious!! (and so does everything!)
I love ginger and don’t use it enough! I like it in cookies and baked goods the most!
thanks Lisa B!
I love ginger and I use it every day! 
oh. my. gosh WOW those sound just divine! love the ginger
thanks, Caralyn! they were gone way too fast – definitely need to make more!
I have never made a bar of my own, I like the flavor here (except the coconut, I’ll leave that out
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haa – I understand, Michele – I am kinda picky on some coconut textures… but these worked for me (I think because it’s toasted?)
This might be an overshare, but ginger helps with nausea when you’re pregnant. The bars looks amazing!! I am hooked on these things called Gin-Gins.
How bout a gin and tonic?! lol
oooh, Gin Gins!! yes! we have those too (the “American version”) but they’re the Ginger People chews, right? yum. and no – totally not an overshare, and I can imagine ginger would be great for pregnancy – it is good for all kinds of nausea. I drank so much ginger tea when I was in the hospital when my appendix burst in two – being on heavy meds for a week, the tea was a lifesaver!
Hehe! The smell of ginger actually made me want to puke in my latest pregnancy, but ordinarily I love it:-)
Love ginger in all it’s forms! So many great things to try here – I don’t know where to start!
I love all kinds of ginger too – and always have fresh ginger in the house… almost always have the crystallized too! and tea! and.. and…
I really want to try these! I am ginger-obsessed lately.