Coconut Crumble Bars
I came across a problem, one which I’m sure
everyone does. I’ll be stuck in traffic or have a longer drive in my car, and I’m
hungry! A friend of mine had introduced me to Quest bars which I absolutely
love! I keep a few in my car and when I encounter hunger pangs I will eat a
little of one to keep me until my next meal. These bars can be quite addicting
and completely satisfying! So I decided to embark on a cooking adventure to try
and create my own Quest bar. This is my test project number one, and
surprisingly, even though I didn't achieve the texture of the bar, the taste
was pretty phenomenal and the texture of these reminds me a lot of Halvah. (Halvah is a Mediterranean/ Middle Eastern dessert spread made of sesame seed
paste, pistachio egg whites and sugar.)
And so my creation of these Coconut bars ensued, and what resulted though not a replicated success was nevertheless delightful! These easy to make no-bake bars.. high in fiber, high in protein and healthy fats, low in carbs and with only a touch of honey added are a delicious snack and or treat that will fill
you up even with just the smallest of pieces. Hope you enjoy. J
Ingredients:
1 cup dried unsweetened bananas
½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
½ cup walnuts or almonds
2 tbsp. of chia seeds
4 scoops Level 1 Chocolate Coconut Protein Powder
1/3 cup psyllium husk powder
1/4 cup water
1 cup coconut oil (not melted)
1 tbsp. vanilla extract
2 tbsp. of pumpkin pie spice
¼ cup honey
Directions:
In a food processor combine bananas, coconut flakes, nuts
and chia seeds. Pulse until ingredients are finely ground. Add is spices,
vanilla extract, and psyllium husk powder, pulse again and slowly pour in honey
and water until all ingredients are blended. Place in mixing bowl 4 scoops of protein powder, add in the
contents of the blender and mix together. Finally add the coconut oil to the
bowl and using your hands or a large mixing spoon blend the ingredients
together until a crumbly mixture has formed.
Place in a baking pan lined with tinfoil or cookie sheet and
press the dough firmly into the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle with almonds or
other nuts. Refrigerate overnight. Next morning it is ready to serve and enjoy.
I keep the bars wrapped in tinfoil in a zip lock bag in my car for those times
I get in a crunch. Absolutely love them!!
Fun Facts:
Psyllium husk is
obtained from the seed of the psyllium plant. It contains 71 g of fiber per 1/3
cup, as opposed to oats which contain about 5 g of fiber per 1/3 cup.
Coconut oil has
so many benefits to it!! My favorite being that it helps to balance out your
thyroid and can lower abdominal fat in women. Coconut fats have special fats called medium chain triglycerides (MCTs).
It has been shown that breaking down these types of healthy fats in the liver
leads to efficient burning of energy. One 2009 study found that women who consumed 30 milliliters
(about 2 tablespoons) of coconut oil daily for 12 weeks not only did not gain
more weight, but actually had lowered amounts of abdominal fat, a type of fat
that is difficult to lose, and contributes to more heart problems.
To read more about the benefits of coconut oil
check out the link below.
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