Oat, coconut and quinoa squares with Protein Drink Mix (PDM)

Baked squares with oats, coconut, quinoa and dates, made with Herbalife Protein Drink Mix (PDM) and Formula 3. Makes 16 pieces in 45 minutes.

Snack · 45 minutes · 16 servings

Bars that are baked in one tin and cut into 16 squares. Protein Drink Mix (PDM) and Formula 3 Personalised Protein Powder go in with the dry ingredients, and the dates and agave syrup add the sweetness. The recipe is based on a Herbalife recipe.

Ingredients

Herbalife Protein Drink Mix (PDM): 1 serving (28g)
Herbalife Formula 3 Personalised Protein Powder: 2 servings (12g)
25g quinoa, red or white
25g linseed
250g rolled oats
50g desiccated coconut
175g coconut oil
135ml agave syrup
100g chopped dates

Method

Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan) and line a 20cm square tin with baking paper.
Toast the quinoa in a dry pan over a medium heat for a few minutes until it colours, then leave it to cool.
Grind the linseed to a powder in the blender.
In a bowl mix the oats, quinoa, linseed, coconut, Formula 3 and PDM.
Melt the coconut oil in a saucepan, add the agave syrup and the dates and stir.
Pour the liquid mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until combined.
Press the mixture into the tin and bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden.
Leave it to cool in the tin, lift it out with the paper and cut it into 16 squares.

Tip

They keep in an airtight container for up to 1 week and can also be frozen. Herbalife products deliver the nutritional values on their label only when prepared as the label directs.

The product in this recipe

Herbalife Protein Drink Mix (PDM) – Vanilla 588g