Sesame Protein Bar/Cube – U.S. Center for Dairy Excellence

Sesame Protein Bar/Cube

A unique mixture of flavors that take pride in our Asian palates. The deep roasted nutty aroma of sesame pairs with the caramel notes of Gula Melaka (palm sugar) for a nutritious, proteinboosted afternoon snack.

Nutrition Content

Serving size: 4 pieces (12 g per piece)

Per Serving: Energy 179.5kcal; Protein 11.2g; Total Fat 10.2g; Saturated Fat 3.7g; Trans Fat 0g; Cholesterol 1.4mg; Total Carbohydrate 21.0g; Sugar 15.7g; Dietary Fibre 1.1g; Sodium 63.4mg; Calcium 56.3mg; Potassium 172.9mg; Iron 0.2mg; Vitamin D 0μg.

Per 100g: Energy 374.0kcal; Protein 23.4g; Total Fat 21.3g; Saturated Fat 7.8g; Trans Fat 0g; Cholesterol 3.0mg; Total Carbohydrate 43.8g; Sugar 32.8g; Dietary Fibre 2.2g; Sodium 132.0mg; Calcium 117.2mg; Potassium 360.2mg; Iron 0.5mg; Vitamin D 0μg.

INGREDIENTS

Sesame Protein Bar/Cube

Weight Percentage (%)

Per Serving (250ml)

Gula Melaka (palm sugar) syrup
U.S. Whey Protein Isolate
U.S. Whey Protein Isolate
(Hydrolysed)*
Black sesame powder
Extra virgin coconut oil (liquid)
Black sesame oil
White sesame seeds, toasted
Glycerine
Light corn syrup
Total

90g
28g
28g

36g
18g
12g
12g
18g
15g
257g

PREPARATION

To make Gula Melaka syrup, add 2 parts Gula Melaka to 1 part water and boil to 110 °C. Cool to room temperature.
Add extra virgin coconut oil, Gula Melaka syrup, glycerine, light corn syrup and black sesame oil into a mixer bowl.
Add whey protein isolate, black sesame powder and white sesame seeds. Mix slowly at low speed for 3 mins until well incorporated.
Knead the black sesame dough to soften it slightly.
(a) For Sesame Protein Bar:
Portion and shape the dough into 12 g per piece in the form of a small bar shape (4.5 cm length x 1.5 cm width x 1.5 cm height).
(b) For Sesame Protein Cube:
Portion and shape the dough into 12 g per piece in the form of a cube (2 cm x 2 cm x 2 cm).
Coat the sesame bars / cubes with toasted white
sesame seeds before serving.

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