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, protein-boosted afternoon snack.

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Nutrition Content

Per 100g: Energy 374 kcal; Protein 23.4g; Total Fat 21.3g; Saturated Fat 7.8g; Trans fat 0g; Cholesterol 3mg; Total Carbohydrate 43.8g; Sugar 32.8g; Dietary Fibre 2.2g; Sodium 132mg; Calcium 117.2mg; Potassium 360.2mg; Iron 0.5mg; Vitamin D 0μg

INGREDIENTS

Gula Melaka (palm sugar) syrup 90g
U.S. Whey Protein Isolate 28g
U.S. Whey Protein Isolate (Hydrolysed)* 28g
Black sesame powder 36g
Extra virgin coconut oil (liquid) 18g
Black sesame oil 12g
White sesame seeds, toasted 12g
Glycerine 18g
Light corn syrup 15g
Total 257g

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

PREPARATION

  1. To make Gula Melaka syrup, add 2 parts Gula Melaka to 1 part water and boil to 110 °C. Cool to room temperature.
  2. Add extra virgin coconut oil, Gula Melaka syrup, glycerine, light corn syrup and black sesame oil into a mixer bowl.
  3. Add whey protein isolate, black sesame powder and white sesame seeds. Mix slowly at low speed for 3 mins until well incorporated.
  4. Knead the black sesame dough to soften it slightly.
  5. (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).

  6. Coat the sesame bars / cubes with toasted white sesame seeds before serving.