**Tropical Fruit Bars: A Refreshing and Healthy Treat**
Escape to a tropical paradise with our collection of tantalizing Tropical Fruit Bars recipes. These vibrant and flavorful bars are a symphony of sweet and tangy flavors, capturing the essence of exotic fruits in every bite. From the classic Pineapple Coconut Bars, bursting with juicy pineapple and creamy coconut, to the vibrant Mango Tango Bars, swirling with sweet mango and tangy passion fruit, our recipes offer a taste of the tropics like no other. With options like the refreshing Watermelon Lime Bars, bursting with juicy watermelon and zesty lime, and the decadent Guava Cheesecake Bars, combining a creamy guava filling with a graham cracker crust, our Tropical Fruit Bars cater to every palate. Whether you're looking for a light and refreshing snack, a tropical-inspired dessert, or a healthy treat to satisfy your sweet cravings, our Tropical Fruit Bars are sure to transport you to a tropical paradise with every bite.
25 HOMEMADE FRUIT BAR RECIPE COLLECTION
Chewy and oh-so-fruity, these fruit bar recipes are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. From apple to berry, they're fast and fabulously filling.
Provided by insanelygood
Categories Desserts Recipe Roundup
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Select your favorite recipe.
- Organize all the required ingredients.
- Prep a delicious fruit bar recipe in 30 minutes or less!
Nutrition Facts :
TROPICAL ROADIE BARS
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Categories dessert
Time 50m
Yield 16 to 20 bars
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Line a small cookie sheet or quarter sheet pan with parchment paper. Spray lightly with nonstick spray.
- Spray a large bowl. Add the almonds, pecans, dried pineapple, millet, oats and coconut flake and stir well.
- In a medium saucepot fitted with a candy thermometer, add the brown sugar, maple syrup, pineapple juice concentrate and salt; mix together with a heatproof spatula. Place the pot over high heat and cook the syrup to the soft-ball stage (240 degrees F), about 10 minutes.
- Pour the syrup over the nut mixture and toss well. Scrape onto the prepared cookie sheet and press firmly and evenly into a tight, compact layer. Cool for about 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Transfer to a cutting board and cut into 16 to 20 bars. Store in an airtight container.
TROPICAL CITRUS BARS
Try bars with a tangy citrus twist, using both lemon and lime.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h5m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F (or 325°F for dark or nonstick pan). In large bowl, beat 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1/4 cup of the coconut and the butter with electric mixer on low speed, or mix with spoon, until crumbly. Press in ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until light golden brown.
- Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat remaining 1/4 cup coconut, eggs, granulated sugar, 1/4 cup flour, the baking powder, lemon peel, lemon juice, lime peel and lime juice with electric mixer on low speed, or mix with spoon. Pour over partially baked crust.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes longer or until light golden brown. Run sharp knife around edges of pan to loosen bars. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons powdered sugar. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 6 rows.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 60 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g
MANGO GETAWAY BARS
I've always enjoyed the flavor of mango, so I created this recipe to feature the sweet tropical fruit. -Patricia Harmon, Baden, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place nuts in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped. Add 2 cups flour, confectioners' sugar and salt; cover and process until blended. Add butter; pulse just until mixture is crumbly. Press into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. , In a clean food processor, combine mango and orange marmalade; cover and process until smooth. Add sugar and remaining flour; process until combined. Add eggs and lemon zest; process just until combined. Pour over crust. Sprinkle with coconut. , Bake until golden brown around the edges, 23-28 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 91mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
TROPICAL BREAKFAST BARS
Wrap up these tropical breakfast bars and pack up for an on-the-go fruity breakfast that will help to fill you up. Make them with just five ingredients, plus oil from your storecupboard
Provided by Esther Clark
Categories Afternoon tea, Breakfast, Brunch, Snack, Treat
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Lightly oil and line a 20cm deep square tin with baking parchment.
- Mash the bananas in a bowl until smooth, then stir through the oil, egg and sugar. Fold through the muesli, most of the tropical mix and a pinch of salt. Spoon the mixture into the tin and sprinkle with the remaining tropical mix. Bake for 35-40 mins, leave to cool in the tin, then turn out on to a board and slice into 10 bars. Will keep in an airtight container for four days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 0.4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 33 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 23 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.04 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use ripe fruits for the best flavor. Overripe fruits can be used, but they may not have as much flavor as ripe fruits.
- If you don't have any fresh fruit, you can use frozen fruit. Just thaw the fruit before using it.
- Be sure to blend the fruit until it is smooth. This will help the bars to set properly.
- If you want the bars to be sweeter, you can add some honey or maple syrup.
- For a more tart bar, you can add some lemon juice or lime juice.
- Sprinkle some chopped nuts or seeds on top of the bars before freezing them. This will add some extra flavor and crunch.
- Serve the bars frozen or thawed. They are delicious either way!
Conclusion:
Tropical fruit bars are a delicious and refreshing snack that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own liking. Whether you like them sweet, tart, or somewhere in between, there is a tropical fruit bar recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious snack, give tropical fruit bars a try!
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