Ingredients: Gingerbread Protein Rice Crispy Treats Recipe

For the Rice Crispies

• 4 cups puffed rice cereal
• 1/2 cup Cashew butter
• 1/3 cup coconut syrup
• 3 tbsp coconut oil
• 1tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp allspice
• 1/4 tsp ginger + cloves
• 1 scoop Vanilla Bean Ascent Whey 

For the Glaze:
5 tbsp powdered sugar alternative
3tbsp milk

Instructions: Gingerbread Protein Rice Crispy Treats Recipe

• Pour the puffed rice cereal into a large bowl and set aside.
• Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper and set aside in a small saucepan over medium heat, combine cashew butter, coconut syrup, coconut oil, cinnamon, allspice, ginger and cloves.
• Whisking well to fully combine.
• When warm and starting to bubble, remove from heat and stir in the protein powder then pour the mixture over the puffed rice cereal and stir to coat.
• It may be thick and sticky so be sure to work the mixture well to include all of the puffed rice.
• Pour into the 8x8 pan and press into an even, tightly packed layer. Chill for 20 minutes.
• Whisk together the glaze ingredients, top crispies with glaze and refrigerate for 20 more minutes.
• Remove and cut into 9 squares.
• Enjoy!

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Recipe created by: Emily Teater