BANANA COCONUT POPCORN BARS RECIPE BY TASTY

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Banana Coconut Popcorn Bars Recipe by Tasty image

A poppin' new twist on the classic crispy rice treat! When cooking the honey and brown sugar mixture, make sure you stir frequently to avoid burning, and feel free to get creative with your favorite mix-ins. These make for a perfect game-day snack with plenty of sweet and savory surprises.

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 bars

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups popcorn, crushed
3 cups brown rice, puffed
2 cups banana chips, roughly chopped, plus more for topping
1 cup toasted coconut flakes
2 tablespoons black sesame seeds, plus more for topping
¾ cup honey
1 cup brown sugar
¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Line a 9x13-inch (22 x 33 cm) baking dish with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the popcorn, puffed rice, chopped banana chips, coconut flakes, and sesame seeds.
  • In a small pot over medium-high heat, combine the honey, brown sugar, and salt. Cook until the brown sugar dissolves, stirring frequently to avoid burning, 2-3 minutes. Let the mixture to come to a low boil for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, then remove the pot from the heat.
  • Pour the honey and brown sugar mixture over the popcorn mixture. Using a rubber spatula, stir until the dry ingredients are well coated and beginning to stick together.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Using lightly moistened hands, press the mixture into the baking dish in an even layer.
  • Top with more sesame seeds and banana chips.
  • Set aside in a cool place for 1 hour to set, then cut into 12 bars.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 696 calories, Carbohydrate 141 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 13 grams, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 41 grams

Cherrie Maciel
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I was looking for a new dessert to make and I'm so glad I found this recipe. These bars are delicious and they were a hit with my family.


Tanatswa Muchetu
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These bars are amazing! I love the combination of banana and coconut. They're also really easy to make, which is a plus.


Eli Carmona
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I've made these bars several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're perfect for any occasion.


Md Khan
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These bars are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. I love the crunch of the popcorn and the chewy texture of the bars.


Bawafa Janan
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I'm not a big fan of coconut but I really enjoyed these bars. The banana flavor is really strong and the coconut is just a subtle hint.


Relaxation Heaven
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These bars are so good! I love the chewy texture and the banana coconut flavor is perfect.


Alaa
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I was looking for a new dessert to make and I'm so glad I found this recipe. These bars are delicious and they were a hit with my family.


John P Webster
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These bars are amazing! I love the combination of banana and coconut. They're also really easy to make, which is a plus.


Deepra Sharma
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I've made these bars several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're perfect for any occasion.


GIBBS GAMING
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These bars are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. I love the crunch of the popcorn and the chewy texture of the bars.


Bradley Dashner
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I'm not a big fan of coconut but I really enjoyed these bars. The banana flavor is really strong and the coconut is just a subtle hint.


Mnqobi Mthembu
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These bars are so good! I love the chewy texture and the banana coconut flavor is perfect.


Roshan Thakur
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I was looking for a new dessert to make and I'm so glad I found this recipe. These bars are delicious and they were a hit with my family.


Suresh Dhungana
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These bars are amazing! I love the combination of banana and coconut. They're also really easy to make, which is a plus.


Raees Farooq MaHaR
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a favorite. They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family.


Cassandra Peggy
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These were a hit! I made them for a party and everyone loved them. They're easy to make and the perfect combination of sweet and salty.


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