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    Home » Protein Recipes » The Ultimate High Protein Bar

    The Ultimate High Protein Bar

    Published: Sep 13, 2017 by Allison Jones

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    The Ultimate High Protein Bar took a little time to perfect, but I got there in the end! I'm shamelessly tooting my own horn here because baking with protein powder is actually really difficult. Mess up the ratio of ingredients and you end up with a result akin to tasteless cardboard. But when done right, angels can be heard singing….or something like that.

    Ultimate High Protein Bar
    This recipe took quite a few tries until I landed on a formula I'm really pleased with. Not only is it high in protein, it's also high in all important carbohydrate, and micronutrients such as potassium, magnesium and Vitamin E. Not to mention the taste and texture are as far away from tasteless cardboard as you can get!

    There are a fair few ingredients, but you'll be rewarded with 16 serves of freezable, transportable high nutrient tastiness. The recipe can also be customised to add in your favourite nuts and dried fruit. How's that for awesome, huh? I really like the combination of sour cherries or cranberries with the choc chips and pecans. Finally, the bars can easily be frozen, with no change to taste or texture after defrosting.

    Ultimate High Protein Bar

    The Ultimate High Protein Bar with Choc Chips and Cranberries

    These Ultimate High Protein Bars with Choc Chips and Cranberries are packed with nutrient dense wholefoods.
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    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Servings: 16 bars
    Author: Allison Jones

    Ingredients

    Part 1

    • 2 cups (145g) whey protein powder (either isolate or concentrate)
    • 1 cup (135g) raw sunflower seeds
    • 1 cup (75g) unsweetened shredded coconut
    • 1 heaped cup (115g) dried fruit
    • ¾ cup (95g) pecans (use extra sunflower seeds or pepitas for nut-free option)
    • 1 teaspoon cooking salt

    Part 2

    • 3 large ripe bananas
    • 1 cup hot water
    • 3 teaspoons vanilla essence
    • ½ cup (85g) chocolate chips
    • 2 tablespoons coconut flour

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 170C/350F.
    • Roughly chop the pecans, or break by hand. If the dried fruit is large, chop in to ½ cm size pieces.
    • Measure out and mix all the ingredients listed under Part 1.
    • Mash the bananas and add the hot water, combining well.
    • Add the mashed banana mixture to the previously-mixed ingredients. Add in the chocolate chips and the coconut flour, combining thoroughly.
    • Place the mixture in a square baking dish, either greased or lined with parchment/baking paper.
    • Place in the oven for 30 minutes, turning at the halfway mark. The bars will be ready when the edges are a golden brown and a toothpick placed in the centre comes out clean.
    • Cool in the pan for 20 minutes and then carefully flip out on to a cooling rack to completely cool.
    • Cut as desired in to 16 pieces. May be eaten alone or with berries and yoghurt for breakfast.
    • Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days and in the freezer for up to 3 months. Best defrosted at room temperature or in the microwave for melted chocolate goodness.

    Notes

    Equipment: 2 mixing bowls, digital scales, measuring cups and spoons, large square baking dish, potato masher (or fork), parchment/baking paper.
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