STRAWBERRY RHUBARB PROTEIN CRISP

August 01, 2023

I was craving strawberry rhubarb so I whipped up this Strawberry Rhubarb Protein Crisp! It's gluten-free, dairy-free, and easily made vegan. I just love the tart rhubarb paired with sweet strawberries and vanilla! No rhubarb? Just use extra strawberries! The oat crisp has the perfect amount of crumble, too. Perfect for dessert with a scoop of dairy-free ice cream, or as a quick healthy snack whenever! You might also like my Mixed Berry Protein Crisp :)

Did you know? Rhubarb is a very good source of vitamin K, providing around 33% of the Daily Value (DV) in a 100-gram serving. (source) Vitamin K helps make various proteins that are needed for blood clotting and the building of bones.

Protein recommendations

This isn’t a crazy high protein recipe, but it's got a little boost to help you stay full for longer. That’s thanks to LIV Body Lean Vegan Protein Powder! I used Oatmeal Creme Cookie flavor in this recipe and it’s absolutely divine. Not only is this brand vegan and dairy-free, it’s free of artificial ingredients and has added probiotics and organic superfoods! You can use my code “SARAHWILKINS” for free shipping on all LIV Body products (including their skin care!).

If you choose to use another brand of protein powder, I recommend sticking with a vegan blend, pea protein, or soy isolate. Casein or a whey-casein blend may work, but whey isolate or collagen protein are not recommended for this recipe.

Choosing the best oats

While oats are technically gluten-free, they are often grown in the same soil as wheat and other gluten-containing crops. This is why it’s important to choose certified “gluten-free” oats if you’re sensitive to gluten.

Another factor to consider is that non-organic oats are grown using the chemical pesticide glyphosate (Roundup). Glyphosate use has sky-rocketed in past years, increasing from 13.9 million pounds in 1992 to 287 million pounds in 2016 (source). Even more alarming is the fact that glyphosate is a known endocrine disrupter, may increase cancer risk, and kills off good gut bacteria! Glyphosate is also used as a drying agent to dehydrate oats before processing.

Because of all of this, your best bet is to buy gluten-free organic oats! I do recommend old-fashioned rolled oats for this recipe, but quick oats will work too.

Sweetener recommendations

To add rich flavor to the crisp, I used a sugar-free brown sugar alternative. I just love the hint of brown sugar flavor! You can use any reduced-calorie brown sugar alternative, like Lakanto Golden, Sukrin Gold, Swerve Brown, or Truvia Sweet Complete. Baking stevia, granulated erythritol, granulated monk fruit, or a granulated sugar like coconut sugar will also work. If using stevia extract or drops, please refer to the brand-specific conversion chart!

Other ingredients 

This recipe does call for one egg white, but you can totally use one tablespoon of ground flaxseed with two tablespoons of warm water for a vegan version! Or, you can also use an equivalent amount of vegan egg replacer.

I used unsweetened applesauce and vegan buttery spread for a perfectly moist but crisp texture! You can totally substitute dairy-free yogurt if you don’t have unsweetened applesauce. The vegan buttery spread can be substituted with unsalted butter, ghee or coconut oil. You could probably even use more unsweetened applesauce or dairy-free yogurt for a lower-fat “less crisp” version :)

Can’t forget a little dairy-free ice cream on top! Use protein ice cream to make this higher in protein!

Here’s the printable recipe for this delicious Strawberry Rhubarb Protein Crisp. I hope you’ll rate this recipe and comment below if you try it 😉

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