RECIPES

7-INGREDIENT VEGAN PROTEIN “BOOST” BARS

This is the 3rd creation from my “veganized popular confectionary bar” series! Cadbury Boost bars were another fave of mine, as it had the caramel, the cookie bits and was loaded with creamy chocolate! I had lots of fun creating this for you guys. As per usual I tried minimise the ingredients whilst retaining the essence of the original bar!
 
Here is the recipe:
 
7-INGREDIENT VEGAN PROTEIN “BOOST”CHOCOLATE BARS 
 
Makes: 6 bars
INGREDIENTS:
Caramel cookie filling:
  • 1 ½ cup dates, pitted & soaked ( reserve ¼ cup date water )
  • 1 ½  cup coconut yoghurt 
  • ¼ cup almond butter
  • 1 scoop (40g) caramel protein powder ( I used @macr0mike choc caramel ) 
  • 2 vegan shortbread biscuits, chopped into small chunks (I used the @woolworths_au GF scotch finger)
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
Chocolate coating:
  • 120g vegan dark chocolate 
  • 2 tablespoons almond butter
METHOD:
1. Line a small container with non-stick paper (mine was ~ 10 x 15cm)
2. CARAMEL LAYER: Add the dates, coconut yoghurt, almond butter and protein powder into a food processor. Blend until smooth. Spread 1/3 of the caramel into the lined tray and set in the freezer for an hour until set.
3. CHOCOLATE MOUSSE COOKIE LAYER: Fold the cocoa powder and biscuits into the remaining caramel sauce. Spread this choc mousse evenly  over the caramel layer. Put back in the freezer to set for at least 2 hours until firm (overnight is good).
 BISCUIT BASE: Arrange the biscuits so that it fills the entire bottom of the container.
4. CARAMEL LAYER: Add the ingredients into a food processor and blend until smooth
5. Put the slice into the freezer for at least 2 hours to let the caramel set
6. Remove the slice from the freezer and cut into 6 logs.
7. CHOC COATING: melt the dark chocolate and stir in the almond butter until smooth. Pour the chocolate over each log.  Put the chocolate bar back into the freezer for 30 more minutes until set.
**Storage tips: in an airtight container in the freezer and allow it to thaw for 2 mins at room temp before eating! 
 
ENJOY!! I hope these give you guys a “boost” of energy ⚡️