🥥🍫 High-Protein Homemade MOUNDS Bars

🥥🍫 High-Protein Homemade MOUNDS Bars

Makes: 12 bars
Protein: ~8–10g per bar (can be higher with tweaks)

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🧾 Ingredients

Base

• 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut (or 1½ cup unsweetened + ½ cup protein powder for high protein)
• 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  (for higher protein, swap ½ cup with Greek yogurt or ½ cup protein powder + small milk adjustment)

Coating

• 2–2½ cups melted chocolate (milk or dark)
• Optional: 1 tsp coconut oil for smooth chocolate

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🔪 Instructions

1. Make the coconut filling

1. In a bowl, mix shredded coconut and sweetened condensed milk until sticky and fully combined.
2. Optional high-protein tweak: replace up to ½ cup coconut with unflavored or vanilla whey/casein protein powder for ~6–8g extra protein.

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2. Shape bars

1. Line a small baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Press coconut mixture firmly into a rectangle or square pan (~8×8 inch works).
3. Chill 15–20 minutes until firm enough to cut.

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3. Melt chocolate

• Use microwave or double boiler until smooth.
• Stir in optional coconut oil for shine.

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4. Coat bars

1. Cut chilled coconut layer into bars or squares.
2. Dip each piece into melted chocolate, fully coating.
3. Place on parchment and chill 30–60 minutes until chocolate sets.

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5. Store

• Keep in airtight container in fridge up to 1 week.
• Freeze for longer storage.

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📊 Approx Nutrition (per bar, 12 bars)

• Calories: ~180–200
• Protein: 8–10g
• Carbs: ~18–22g
• Fat: ~9–11g