PROTEIN BOUNTY BARS
Makes 6
290 calories
22g carbohydrates
9g protein
20g fat
INGREDIENTS:
60g of desiccated coconut
3 tbsp. of almond flour
2 scoops / 70g and 2 tbsp. of coconut protein powder or vanilla alternative
30ml of honey or agave syrup
30ml of chocolate almond milk or milk alternative
1 tsp. of vanilla extract
50g & 1 tbsp. of coconut oil
60g of milk chocolate alternative
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METHOD:
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In a mixing bowl, combine the desiccated coconut, almond flour and 2 scoops of the protein powder.
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Add your sweetener of choice along with the milk alternative and vanilla extract and combine once more.
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Next, melt 100g of the coconut oil in a heatproof bowl in the microwave in short bursts before adding it into the previous mix and combining to a form a slightly sticky dough.
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Using your hands, evenly roll out the mix into 6 large bars that resemble the shape of a bounty bar.
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Place the bars in the freezer to chill for at least 40 minutes.
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Next, prepare the chocolate coating by adding 1 tsp. of the coconut oil to a heatproof bowl with the milk chocolate alternative and melting in the microwave in short bursts of 20-30 seconds at a time.
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Once melted, mix with 2 tbsps. of the coconut protein powder.
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Using a fork, dunk the chilled coconut bars into the chocolate before laying out onto parchment paper and sprinkling with some extra desiccated coconut, leaving to set for at least 60-120 minutes. Alternatively, place the bars in the fridge to chill quicker!