Fitness & Performance
Oat, Coconut & Quinoa Squares
Rachel Allen 18 October 2023
SERVING SIZE
16 portions
PREPARATION TIME
20 mins
COOKING TIME
25 mins
TOTAL TIME
45 mins
Prepared with Protein Drink Mix and Formula 3 Personalised protein powder*, these squares are a nutrient powerhouse, packed with high-quality protein from quinoa and flaxseeds, with a delicious natural sweetness from the dates.
*Only when prepared as instructed on the label do our products deliver the full nutrition benefits described on that label. Please check product labels for full information on nutritional values.
Nutritional Information
Nutrients per serving:
- Energy: 244 kcal
- Protein: 4 g
- Carbohydrate: 24 g
- Fat: 15 g
- Fibre: 2 g
- Sugar: 11 g
Ingredients
- 1 serving (28 g) Herbalife Protein Drink Mix
- 2 servings (12 g) Herbalife Formula 3 Personalised Protein Powder
- 25 g quinoa, red or white
- 25 g linseed (flaxseed)
- 250 g rolled oats
- 50 g desiccated coconut
- 175 g coconut oil
- 135 ml agave syrup
- 100 g dates, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180° C (160° C Fan).
- Line a 20 centimetre square tin with parchment paper.
- Cook the quinoa in a dry frying pan over medium heat, tossing regularly, for a few minutes until a couple of shades darker and toasted. Tip out of the pan and set aside to cool.
- Use a blender to grind the linseed into a powder.
- Mix together the oats, quinoa, milled linseed, desiccated coconut, Formula 3 Personalised Protein Powder and Protein Drink Mix.
- Heat the coconut oil in a saucepan over a medium to high heat until melted.
- Add in the agave syrup.
- Mix in the chopped dates.
- Pour into the bowl of dry ingredients and mix until evenly combined.
- Press the mixture into the prepared tin and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden.
- Allow to cool in the tin, then remove, still in the paper and cut into 16 squares. Place on a rack to cool.
Tips:
- Store in an air-tight container for up to 1 week. These will also freeze well.