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Tropical Oatmeal Bars
Tropical Oatmeal Bars are chewy and buttery with a pineapple jam filling, and sweet coconut glaze topping. Perfect for a summer treat!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 9 Servings
Calories: 424 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar , packed
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter , cubed
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
For the filling:
- 1 cup pineapple jam , or Pineapple Topping
For the coconut glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF and line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper or baking spray.
- In a large bowl combine together the flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the cubed butter and mix with your hands until crumbly.
- Set aside half the oat mixture for topping, and mix with the sweetened shredded coconut.
- Press with a spatula or your hands the remaining batter evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Add the pineapple jam and crumble the reserved oat mixture over the jam.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the topping is golden.
- Cool completely in the baking dish on a wire rack.
- When cooled, make the coconut glaze. Whisk together the sugar, water, and coconut extract in a small bowl.
- Drizzle the coconut glaze on top and let harden for 20 minutes before slicing.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
424kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
74g
(25%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
27mg
(9%)
Sodium
97mg
(4%)
Potassium
177mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
46g
(92%)
Vitamin A
316IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
52mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 424
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 424kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 74g | 25% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 97mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 177mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 46g | 92% |
| Vitamin A | 316IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.