Coconut Raspberry Bars
Coconut Raspberry Bars are luscious, chewy bars featuring a buttery coconut crust topped with tangy raspberry jam. These bars combine tropical coconut flavor with bright, fruity raspberry for a delightful treat perfect for snacking or dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups shredded unsweetened coconut
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup almond flour
1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup raspberry jam or preserves
Optional: fresh raspberries for topping
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded coconut, oats, almond flour, salt, maple syrup, and melted coconut oil. Mix well until crumbly but sticky.
- Press two-thirds of the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
- Spread raspberry jam evenly over the crust layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining coconut-oat mixture over the jam, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool completely before slicing into bars. Optionally, top with fresh raspberries.
Notes
- Use other berry jams like strawberry or blueberry.
- Add chopped nuts or seeds to the crust for crunch.
- Mix in chocolate chips with the topping for extra indulgence.
- Use gluten-free oats and almond flour for gluten-free bars.
- Drizzle with melted dark chocolate after baking for decoration.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: Approx. 180-220
- Sugar: Moderate
- Sodium: Low
- Fat: 10-12g
- Saturated Fat: 7-9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20-25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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