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Rhubarb Coconut Bars

Deliciously tart rhubarb combined with sweet coconut in a chewy bar.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 large egg
Filling
  • 2 cups rhubarb chopped
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare the Base
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, coconut, and melted butter. Mix until crumbly.
  3. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Make the Filling
  1. In another bowl, combine chopped rhubarb, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
  2. Spread the rhubarb mixture evenly over the base in the baking dish.
Bake
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the rhubarb is tender and the top is lightly golden.
  2. Remove from the oven and let cool before cutting into bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These bars can be served warm or chilled. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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