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

Per 100g: Energy 339kcal; Protein 32.8g; Total Fat 13.5g; Saturated Fat 1.8g; Trans fat 0g; Cholesterol 6mg; Total Carbohydrate 37.1g; Sugar 24.5g; Dietary Fibre 1g; Sodium 168mg; Calcium 256.1mg; Potassium 505.6mg; Iron 0.6mg; Vitamin D 0μg

INGREDIENTS

CRUNCHY FILLING

Almonds, chopped	30g
U.S. Dairy Protein Crisps	14g
Sunflower seeds	12g
Vegetable oil	2g
Agave syrup	11g
Total	69g

MOCHA PROTEIN BAR DOUGH

U.S. Whey Protein Isolate (Hydrolysed)*	70g
U.S. Skimmed Milk Powder	12g
Light corn syrup	59g
Vegetable oil	21g
Glycerine	23g
Cocoa powder	3g
Coffee powder	3g
Coffee flavor	1g
Vanilla flavor	1g
Sucralose solution (10%)	1g
Water	9g
Total	203g

*Check with U.S. suppliers for hydrolysed or other specialty WPI tailored for bar formulations.

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. Add the 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 12.5 g.
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.