Best 4 Coco Nutty Tropical Treat Bars Recipes

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Indulge in a tropical paradise with our delightful Coco-Nutty Tropical Treat Bars, a symphony of flavors that will transport you to a sun-kissed beach. These irresistible bars feature a combination of three delectable recipes that showcase the perfect balance of coconut, nuts, and tropical fruits.

The first recipe, Pina Colada Bars, captures the essence of a classic tropical cocktail in a delectable treat. Layers of golden crust, creamy coconut filling, and a topping of pineapple and toasted coconut create a taste sensation that will remind you of a day in paradise.

Next, the Tropical Nut Bars offer a delightful combination of crunchy nuts, chewy coconut, and a hint of tangy citrus. These bars are packed with flavor and texture, making them the perfect snack or dessert to satisfy your cravings.

Finally, the Coconut Macadamia Bars are a symphony of sweet coconut and buttery macadamia nuts. These bars feature a rich coconut crust topped with a layer of coconut and macadamia nut filling, creating a heavenly treat that will leave you wanting more.

Each of these recipes is easy to follow and requires readily available ingredients, so you can recreate these tropical delights in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

TROPICAL FRUIT BARS



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Yellow cake mix makes an easy crust for vanilla baking chips, dried fruit, coconut and cashews. Yum!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 egg
1 1/2 cups white vanilla baking chips (from 12-oz bag)
1 bag (7 oz) dried tropical fruit mix, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup cashew pieces, coarsely chopped
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with baking spray with flour.
  • In large bowl, stir cake mix, butter and egg until mixed. Press in bottom of pan. Sprinkle evenly with baking chips, dried fruit, coconut and cashews; lightly press topping. Pour milk evenly over top.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until edges and center are golden brown. Cool completely, about 2 hours. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 4 rows. Store covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 160 mg, Sugar 23 g, TransFat 0 g

PINEAPPLE COCONUT BARS



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A crisp shortbread crust is topped with a chewy gooey layer of pineapple and coconut to make these Pineapple Coconut Bars.

Provided by Mary Younkin

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup butter (very soft or melted)
½ cup light brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/3 cup light brown sugar
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup pineapple tidbits in 100% juice (drained)
1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
1 cup shredded sweetened coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Combine the crust ingredients and press the mixture into the bottom of a well-greased or parchment lined 10" square pan. Doubling this recipe will fill a 9x13 pan.
  • Bake for 12 minutes (or 15 minutes for a doubled recipe). Remove from the oven and let the crust cool for 10 minutes while preparing the filling.
  • Place the pineapple and 1 cup of shredded coconut in a bowl. Sprinkle with flour, brown sugar and salt. Stir to coat. Mix together the eggs, vanilla and lime and stir into the pineapple mixture.
  • Pour the filling over the crust and top with the remaining coconut. Bake for 25-27 minutes, until the coconut turns golden brown. Let cool completely before slicing. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 102 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 17 g, ServingSize 1 serving

COCO-NUTTY TROPICAL TREAT BARS



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Make and share this Coco-Nutty Tropical Treat Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rhonda J

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 1 9x13 pan, 32 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup icing sugar
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, drained & excess moisture squeezed out
2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
1/2 cup pecans or 1/2 cup macadamia nuts
1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375, grease a 9x13 pan.
  • In a medium bowl, mix graham crumbs and icing sugar, stir in butter until evenly blended.
  • Press crumb mixture firmly into bottom of prepared pan.
  • Bake until edges are golden brown about 10-12 minutes.
  • In a large bowl stir condensed milk, pineapple, coconut& almonds.
  • With a rubber spatula dollop pineapple mixture onto crumb crust and spread almost to the edges.
  • bake until just set, 10-15 minutes.
  • remove from oven& sprinkle with white chocolate chips, let stand until chocolate softens, 3-4 minutes.
  • then spread chocolate over surface.
  • Cool completely, cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.3, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 13.5, Sodium 95.9, Carbohydrate 20.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 17.6, Protein 2.5

VEGAN TROPICAL MAGIC BARS



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These vegan magic bars are one of the easiest treats you can make. By using plant-based butter and condensed coconut milk, they are completely vegan-friendly. I also added some dried pineapple, mango and macadamia nuts to give them the tropical spin. -James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 16 bars.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup vegan butter-style sticks
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup dairy-free white baking chips
1 cup macadamia nuts, chopped
1/2 cup chopped dried pineapple
1/2 cup dried mangoes, chopped
1 can (11.6 ounces) sweetened condensed coconut milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Melt butter in a 9-in. square baking pan. On top of melted butter, sprinkle crumbs, then coconut, then baking chips, then macadamias, then pineapple and then mangoes. Pour well stirred coconut milk over all. Do not stir. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 30-35 minutes. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight. Cut into bars and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use full-fat coconut milk instead of light coconut milk.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the nuts and fruit by hand.
  • Be sure to press the mixture firmly into the pan so that the bars hold together well.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them into pieces.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

These Coco-Nutty Tropical Treat Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or dessert. They're perfect for any occasion, and they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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