Coconut Granola Bars with Protein
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Ingredients
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Unit of Measurement
- 230 g old-fashioned rolled oats 8.1oz
- 85 g sliced almonds 3.0oz
- 45 g wheat germ 1.6oz
- 75 g dark brown sugar 2.6oz
- 45 g butter 1.6oz
- 20 g coconut oil 0.7oz
- 90 g PreGel Coconut Traditional Paste - 50402 3.2oz
- 3 g salt 0.1oz
- 140 g dry fruit such as cherries - blueberries - apricots 4.9oz
- 120 g unsweetened - shredded coconut 4.2oz
- 50 g unflavored whey protein powder 1.8oz
- 500 g white chocolate - melted and warm 17.6oz
- 50 g vegetable oil 1.8oz
- 20 g PreGel Yoggi® Powdered Flavor - Yogurt - 307138 0.7oz
Method of Preparation
- Preheat an oven to 177°C/350°F. Butter a 9-inch x 9-inch pan.
- Combine old-fashioned oats, sliced almonds, and wheat germ on a sheetpan, and bake it for about 10-12 minutes.
- In a saucepan, combine dark brown sugar, butter, coconut oil, salt, and PreGel Coconut Traditional Paste - 50402. Bring to a boil and cook until brown sugar is dissolved.
- Remove dry mix from the oven and place in a large bowl. Drop oven temperature to 149°C/300°F
- Add the protein powder, shredded coconut, and dried fruit to the bowl.
- Pour the sugar mixture on top of the dry ingredients, and mix well.
- Press into the pan, place in the oven, and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
- Combine melted white chocolate, vegetable oil, and PreGel Yoggi® Powdered Flavor (Yogurt) - 307138, and stir until blended.
- Once granola bars have cooled, cut them into desired shape, and dip into the white chocolate mixture.
- Place the bars into a refrigerator until the chocolate is firm.