Description
Mango coconut bars deliver a tropical escape right from your kitchen counter. Creamy coconut and sweet mango blend into a refreshing treat that whisks your taste buds to sunny shores with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup ripe mango, pureed
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup shredded coconut
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
Finishing Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, creating an overhang for easy removal later.
- Mix 1 cup flour, ¼ cup sugar, and ¼ teaspoon salt in a bowl. Pour in ½ cup melted butter and combine until a crumbly dough forms.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan using the back of a spoon. Bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Whisk 1 cup mango puree, 2 large eggs, ½ cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, ½ teaspoon vanilla, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt until smooth.
- Fold ¾ cup shredded coconut into the mango mixture until well incorporated.
- Pour the mango-coconut filling over the warm crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for 22-25 minutes until the center sets and edges turn golden.
- Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely at room temperature.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to help the bars firm up and make slicing easier.
- Lift the bars out using the parchment paper and cut into 9-12 squares.
Notes
- Chill the crust completely before adding the mango layer to prevent a soggy bottom and ensure clean, crisp layers.
- Use ripe, sweet mangoes for the most vibrant flavor and natural sweetness in the filling.
- Toast the coconut flakes briefly in a dry pan to enhance their nutty flavor and add a delightful crunch to the topping.
- For a gluten-free version, swap the graham cracker crust with almond flour or gluten-free graham crackers to accommodate dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 37-40 minutes
- Category: Dessert Bars
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 105 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg