Gingerbread isn’t just for holiday cookies. Make these easy, high-protein gingerbread oatmeal bars and stock your pantry with grab-n’-go, gluten-free mini meals for breakfast, lunch and snacking.

ingredients

•  2 cups oats
• 1/2 cup collagen peptides
• 1/2 cup vanilla protein
• 1-1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1-1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1-1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 bananas
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup The Ginger People® Crystallized Ginger Chips
• Walnuts, coarsely chopped
• Drizzle of The Ginger People® Fiji Ginger Syrup

 

directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F
2. Add all ingredients to a blender, except Crystallized Ginger Chips and walnuts. Blend at high speed until combined and smooth
3. Fold in Crystallized Ginger Chips
4. Add to an 8×8 inch or 9×13 inch baking dish lined with parchment paper.
5. Top with walnut pieces
6. Put foil on top of the pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, removing foil for the last 10 minutes.
7. Cool, drizzle with Ginger Syrup.
8. Cut into bars.
9. Store in an airtight container.