Gingerbread Swiss Protein Roll With Coconut Glaze
A no bake Protein Roll is a delicious dessert or treat that you have to make! It is easy to put together, don’t require an oven, AND, happens to be on the healthier side. A perfect snack or dessert that everyone will love. If you are looking for a sweet treat that’s rich and surprisingly good for you, this roll recipe is just what you need.
Servings 8
Ingredients
Base Dough
- 1 1/2 cups oat flour (oats blended to a flour) plus more if needed
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/3 cup cashew butter
- 1/4 cup protein or collagen peptides powder
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup any milk (start with ¼ cup, blend and see if more is needed)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Caramel Filling
- 1 1/2 cups dates, soaked 30 minutes and drained
- 1/2 cup any milk
- 1/4 cup cashew butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder
Coconut Glaze
- 1/2 cup coconut butter, store bought or recipe below in notes
- 3 tablespoons water
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
Instructions
Base Dough
- In a food processor,combine oat flour, almond flour, cashew butter, protein powder, honey, milk, and vanilla extract and process until a thick dough forms.If dough seems too dry add more milk, or if it seems to sticky add more oat or almond flour.Scoop out the dough onto a sheet of parchment paper.Place another sheet of parchment paper on top of the dough.Roll out the dough into a large rectangle to prevent sticking to the counter or rolling pin.
Caramel Filling
- In a food processor, combine dates, milk, almond butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and ginger and process until a sticky paste forms.Spread the prepared date mixture onto the rolled-out dough.Carefully roll up the dough into a log.Place the roll in the freezer for 45 minutes until firm.Once the roll is firm, slice it into 8 sliced rolls of your desired thickness and add the coconut glaze.
Coconut Glaze
- Add all ingredients to a small dish and microwave with 20 second bursts stirring between each one until melted and smooth.Or use double boiler method - (pot of boiling water with a bowl resting on top) melt the chocolate chips and the coconut oil together.Drizzle on top of the sliced rolls and store in the freezer and thaw or warm up before eating.
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
