Crunchy Mocha Protein Bar – U.S. Center for Dairy Excellence

Crunchy Mocha Protein Bar

Incredibly rich and delicious, these mocha-coated bars are filled with crunchy almonds and dairy protein crisps. A protein-boosted snack, perfect for re-energising during busy days.

Nutrition Content

Serving size: 1 piece (22 g)

Per Serving: Energy 94.2kcal; Protein 9.2g; Total Fat 3.8g; Saturated Fat 0.5g; Trans Fat 0g; Cholesterol 1.7mg; Total Carbohydrate 10.4g; Sugar 6.9g; Dietary Fibre 0.3g; Sodium 47.0mg; Calcium 71.7mg; Potassium 141.6mg; Iron 0.2mg; Vitamin D 0μg.

Per 100g: Energy 339.0kcal; Protein 32.8g; Total Fat 13.5g; Saturated Fat 1.8g; Trans Fat 0g; Cholesterol 6.0mg; Total Carbohydrate 37.1g; Sugar 24.5g; Dietary Fibre 1.0g; Sodium 168.0mg; Calcium 256.1mg; Potassium 505.6mg; Iron 0.6mg; Vitamin D 0μg.

INGREDIENTS

Crunchy Mocha Protein Bar

Weight Percentage (%)

Per Serving (250ml)

CRUNCHY FILLING

Almonds, chopped
U.S. Dairy Protein Crisps
Sunflower seeds
Vegetable oil
Agave syrup
Total

MOCHA PROTEIN BAR DOUGH

U.S. Whey Protein Isolate
(Hydrolysed)*
U.S. Skimmed Milk Powder
Light corn syrup
Vegetable oil
Glycerine
Cocoa powder
Coffee powder
Coffee flavor
Vanilla flavor
Sucralose solution (10%)
Water
Total

30g
14g
12g
2g
11g
69g

70g
–
12g
59g
21g
23g
3g
3g
1g
1g
1g
9g
203g

PREPARATION

CRUNCHY FILLING

Combine the almonds, sunflower seeds and dairy protein crisps in a mixing bowl.
Add agave syrup and vegetable oil. Mix well.
Spread the mixture on a baking tray and bake at 155 °C for 8 mins.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature.

MOCHA PROTEIN BAR DOUGH

Combine light corn syrup, vegetable oil, glycerine and sucralose solution. Gently heat and stir until well mixed.
Remove from heat and add in skimmed milk powder, cocoa powder, coffee powder, flavorings and water. Stir continuously and mix well until a homogenous paste is formed.
Transfer the paste into a mixing bowl. Addthe whey protein isolate and mix slowly at low speed for 1 to 2 mins until well incorporated.

Assembly

Roll out the dough to a thickness of approx. 0.4 cm and cut into 8.5 cm x 3.5 cm per piece, with each piece weighing 12.5g.
Smooth the surface to even the dough and press a portion of the crunchy filling (1.5 g) onto each piece.
Sandwich 2 pieces with the crunchy filling in the middle together. Compress and shape it to form a bar of approx. 8.0 cm x 3.5 cm x 1.3 cm. The total weight per bar is approx. 28 g

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