Vanilla Gingerbread Protein Bites
, by Arman Lieu, 1 min reading time
If you’re craving a festive, better-for-you snack this season, these Vanilla Gingerbread Protein Bites check every box. They’re soft, spiced, perfectly sweet, and powered with clean plant protein for steady energy. Think gingerbread cookie meets healthy snack bite—easy to make, totally satisfying, and made with ingredients you can feel good about.
These no-bake bites use Growing Naturals Vanilla Blast Brown Rice Protein for a plant-protein boost, making them ideal for busy, health-conscious adults who want something delicious that also supports their wellness goals.
Prefer pea protein? You can easily swap in Growing Naturals Vanilla Pea Protein for the same great flavor and plant-powered benefits.
Each bite delivers fiber, slow-burning carbs, healthy fats, and protein to keep you energized through holiday errands, workdays, or workouts.
And the best part? They come together in minutes. No baking. No fuss. Just wholesome ingredients, warm spices, and nostalgic gingerbread flavor.
Why You'll Love These Protein Bites
- Plant-based + high protein: Powered by clean brown rice protein for a balanced, satisfying snack.
- Naturally sweetened: Molasses adds rich gingerbread flavor without the heavy sugars found in holiday treats.
- Perfectly spiced: Gingerbread spice brings cozy holiday warmth to every bite.
- Fast & no-bake: Your new go-to, quick, nutrient-dense snack.
- Meal-prep friendly: Store well in the fridge for grab-and-go energy all week long.
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Vanilla Gingerbread Protein Bites
Arman Lieu
3-5
15 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup oat flour
- ½ cup quick oats
1.5 scoop Growing Naturals Vanilla Rice Protein Powder (or substitute with vanilla pea protein)
- ½ tsp gingerbread spice
¼ cup almond butter (or substitute with nut/seed butter of choice)
- 2 T molasses
- ¼ cup dairy-free milk of choice
Directions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the oat flour, quick oats, protein powder and spices and mix well. In a small bowl, melt the almond butter with molasses until fully combined. Pour wet mixture into dry mixture. Using a tablespoon, add dairy free milk until a thick batter is formed. Roll into bite sized balls and refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until firm.
Optional: coat bites in a ‘vanilla’ protein frosting- 1.5 scoop of Growing Naturals Brown rice Protein powder mixed with cinnamon and dairy free milk.