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Ginger Fudge Protein Slice

This Ginger Fudge Protein Slice is healthy and simple to make. The base is chewy and soft, with a silky smooth, velvet ginger fudge topping, infused with notes of vanilla, coconut and honey, so healthy yet so simple. The perfect treat when you want something naughty but healthy as it's made from wholesome ingredients.
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating
Keyword clean eating dessert or snack, ginger fudge protein slice, ginger fudge slice healthy, ginger protein bars no bake, no bake ginger protein bars
Servings 12

Ingredients

Base Crust

  • 2 cups nuts – almonds, walnuts or a mix
  • 1 cup dates, soaked 30 minutes and drained
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger

Ginger Fudge Topping

  • 1 1/2 cups coconut butter, store bought or homemade recipe link below in notes
  • 1/2 cup cashew (or any other nut or seed) butter
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup protein or collagen peptides powder
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Toppings

  • Chopped crystallised ginger
  • Chopped nuts

Instructions

Base Crust

  • Line an 8 x 8-inch loaf pan or dish with parchment paper on the bottom and sides leaving some overhanging to act as a handle to get the fudge out easier for cutting.
    Place all ingredients into a food processer and process until broken down and mixture is sticky and well combined.
    Be careful not to over process as its nice to havetexture and different sized “bits” in your base crust.
    Press the mixture into the bottom of your pan or dish evenly using a spatula or back of a spoon. Refrigerate while you prepare the ginger topping.

Ginger Fudge Topping

  • In a small saucepan, add coconut butter, cashew butter and honey and stir on low heat until everything has dissolved and is well mixed.
    Take off the heat and add the protein powder, ginger and vanilla extract and mix well to combine.
    Pour on top of the base, smooth out and put in the fridge to set for around 2 hours.
    Once set, cut into 12 bars, or more smaller squares to serve.
    Keep it in the fridge for up to 1 week or freezer for 3 months.

Notes

Homemade Coconut Butter
If you are anywhere near the health food or fitness circles, you have no doubt heard of coconut oil by now. But have you ever heard of coconut butter? Oh my gosh is it good. It tastes like the most delicious, decadent, oh-so-bad-for-you treat. Except, it’s not. It’s actually good for you. In fact, coconut butter packs a boatload of benefits:
It’s rich in lauric acid, which boosts immunity and destroys harmful bacteria, viruses, and funguses.
It actually boosts your metabolism, which aids in weight loss and increases energy levels.
Its a superb ingredient for protecting and replenishing the hair and skin
It’s packed with healthy fats, so you feel full longer.
It’s full of essential amino acids, calcium, and magnesium.
Basically, coconut butter is just plain awesome.
It’s so creamy, buttery, naturally sweet and full of nutrients, and it’s hard to believe that this tasty Homemade Coconut Butter from Scratch is made with one ingredient! You may not know this, but a jar of high-quality coconut butter can be expensive.
Yes, that is one of the reasons that you should make you own - it’s unbelievably easy. Besides being incredibly good for you, coconut butter greatly enhances the creamy texture of desserts, smoothies, ice creams, fudge and hot beverages. Even a spoonful out of the jar is not a bad thing.  😊
Once you start using it, you'll find many other ways to sneak it into your diet.
Go here for the recipe:  Homemade Coconut Butter 
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