Oatmeal Coconut Raspberry Bars

Vegetarian
Oatmeal Coconut Raspberry Bars
4500 min.
24
182kcal

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Looking for a delicious and vegetarian-friendly treat that's perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a mid-morning snack? Look no further than these delightful Oatmeal Coconut Raspberry Bars! With a scrumptious blend of flavors, including the sweetness of coconut and the tartness of raspberries, these bars are sure to satisfy any cravings.

Each bar boasts a modest 182 calories, making them a guilt-free option for those watching their waistline. The recipe yields 24 bars, so you can share them with friends, family, or keep them all to yourself – we won't judge!

To make these mouth-watering bars, you'll need a variety of simple ingredients, such as all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, old-fashioned oats, seedless raspberry jam, and sweetened flaked coconut. The method involves a few easy steps, including preheating your oven, toasting coconut, blending the dough, and baking until golden.

With a preparation time of 45 minutes and a total cook time of 20-25 minutes, these Oatmeal Coconut Raspberry Bars are the perfect weekend project or a quick weekday treat. Plus, they can be made up to three days in advance and stored in an airtight container at room temperature, ensuring you'll always have a delicious breakfast option on hand.

So why wait? Gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in the irresistible taste of Oatmeal Coconut Raspberry Bars!

Ingredients

  • 1.3 cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 cup granulated sugar 
  • 0.8 cup brown sugar light packed
  • 1.5 cups rolled oats 
  • 0.8 cup raspberry jam seedless
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 1.5 cups coconut sweetened flaked
  • 0.8 cup butter unsalted cold cut into pieces

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • knife
  • baking pan
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Spread 3/4 cup coconut evenly on a baking sheet and toast in middle of oven, stirring once, until golden, about 8 minutes, then cool.
  3. Blend together flour, sugars, and salt in a food processor, then add butter and blend until a dough begins to form.
  4. Transfer to a bowl and knead in oats and toasted coconut until combined well.
  5. Reserve 3/4 cup dough, then press remainder evenly into bottom of a buttered 13- by 9-inch metal baking pan and spread jam over it. Crumble reserved dough evenly over jam, then sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup (untoasted) coconut.
  6. Bake in middle of oven until golden, 20 to 25 minutes, then cool completely in pan on a rack. Loosen from sides of pan with a sharp knife, then lift out in 1 piece and transfer to a cutting board.
  7. Cut into 24 bars.
  8. •Bars can be made 3 days ahead and kept in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories182kcal
Protein3.5%
Fat37.32%
Carbs59.18%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10
Glycemic Load
10.18
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.0152174163124%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:181.67kcal
9.08%
Fat:7.65g
11.77%
Saturated Fat:5.11g
31.96%
Carbohydrates:27.3g
9.1%
Net Carbohydrates:25.96g
9.44%
Sugar:15.93g
17.7%
Cholesterol:15.25mg
5.08%
Sodium:70.15mg
3.05%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.62g
3.23%
Manganese:0.29mg
14.42%
Selenium:4.91µg
7.01%
Fiber:1.33g
5.32%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.15%
Iron:0.7mg
3.9%
Folate:15.15µg
3.79%
Phosphorus:37.12mg
3.71%
Vitamin A:177.27IU
3.55%
Magnesium:12.32mg
3.08%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
3.04%
Copper:0.06mg
3%
Vitamin B3:0.49mg
2.46%
Zinc:0.28mg
1.89%
Potassium:63.57mg
1.82%
Calcium:13.78mg
1.38%
Vitamin E:0.2mg
1.35%
Vitamin C:0.94mg
1.13%
Vitamin B5:0.11mg
1.12%
Source:Epicurious