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BOOST High Protein Matcha Coconut Bars

Matcha green tea powder provides a punch of healthy antioxidants. Combined with coconut, these bars become a decadent guiltless treat.

Prep time: 8 mins.
Cook time: 25 mins.
Total time: 35 mins.
Servings: 12 bars
Skill level: Intermediate

    Ingredients

    1 cup (250 ml) gluten free, all-purpose flour
    1 cup (250 ml) sweetened coconut
    divided
    3/4 cup (175 ml) gluten free oats
    3 tablespoons (45 ml) matcha powder
    1/2 teaspoon (2 ml) baking powder
    1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) salt
    2 eggs
    1/2 cup (125 ml) vegetable oil
    1/3 cup (75 ml) maple syrup
    2 teaspoons (10 ml) vanilla extract
    2 ounces white chocolate
    melted

    Instructions

    1

    Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 9-inch (2 L) square baking pan with parchment paper, allowing some to hang over the edges.

    2

    In a large bowl, whisk together flour, 3/4 cup (175 mL) coconut, oats, matcha powder, baking powder and salt.

    3

    In a separate bowl, whisk together BOOST® High Protein Vanilla with eggs, vegetable oil, maple syrup and vanilla. Add to dry mixture and stir well to combine.

    4

    Pour batter into prepared baking pan; sprinkle with remaining coconut and bake for 25 minutes, or until edges are starting to brown and a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean. Transfer pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

    5

    Using parchment paper, lift out of the pan and cut into bars. Drizzle with melted white chocolate if desired.

    Tips

    Ingredients

    Find matcha powder and gluten free oats at your local health food store.

    Preserving

    Bars will keep, tightly wrapped in plastic in the freezer for up to 1 week.

    What you need

    Ingredients

    1 cup (250 ml) gluten free, all-purpose flour
    1 cup (250 ml) sweetened coconut
    divided
    3/4 cup (175 ml) gluten free oats
    3 tablespoons (45 ml) matcha powder
    1/2 teaspoon (2 ml) baking powder
    1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) salt
    2 eggs
    1/2 cup (125 ml) vegetable oil
    1/3 cup (75 ml) maple syrup
    2 teaspoons (10 ml) vanilla extract
    2 ounces white chocolate
    melted

    How to prepare

    Instructions

    1

    Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 9-inch (2 L) square baking pan with parchment paper, allowing some to hang over the edges.

    2

    In a large bowl, whisk together flour, 3/4 cup (175 mL) coconut, oats, matcha powder, baking powder and salt.

    3

    In a separate bowl, whisk together BOOST® High Protein Vanilla with eggs, vegetable oil, maple syrup and vanilla. Add to dry mixture and stir well to combine.

    4

    Pour batter into prepared baking pan; sprinkle with remaining coconut and bake for 25 minutes, or until edges are starting to brown and a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean. Transfer pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

    5

    Using parchment paper, lift out of the pan and cut into bars. Drizzle with melted white chocolate if desired.

    Tips

    Ingredients

    Find matcha powder and gluten free oats at your local health food store.

    Preserving

    Bars will keep, tightly wrapped in plastic in the freezer for up to 1 week.

    Snack
    Under 300 kcal