Coconut Bean Bar Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 40 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 50 minutes
🥣 Yield: 16 two-inch squares
Description:
These Coconut Bean Bars are a delightful surprise for your taste buds! With a secret ingredient of beans, they offer a unique blend of flavors and textures. Perfect for sneaking some veggies into your kids’ diets while satisfying their sweet tooth.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 can navy beans
- 1/3 can great northern beans
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 2/3 cup shredded coconut
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 192.9
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6.7g
- Cholesterol: 36.6mg
- Sodium: 106.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 19.1g
- Fiber: 2.9g
- Sugar: 9.3g
- Protein: 3.9g
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Prepare the Crust:
- Spray and flour an 8×8 baking pan to prevent sticking.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the navy beans, great northern beans, butter, brown sugar, and flour. Blend until smooth and well combined.
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Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust.
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Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until set and lightly golden.
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Prepare the Filling:
- In the same bowl used for the crust mixture, combine the eggs, shredded coconut, vanilla extract, and chocolate chips. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Lightly smash some of the beans against the side of the bowl while mixing to create a smoother texture.
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Assembly:
- Once the crust has baked for 20 minutes, remove it from the oven.
- Immediately pour the filling mixture over the partially baked crust, spreading it evenly.
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Bake the assembled bars for an additional 20 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and set.
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Cool the Coconut Bean Bars completely in the pan before cutting them into two-inch squares.
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Serve and enjoy these deliciously unique treats! They’re perfect for dessert or a sweet snack any time of day.
These Coconut Bean Bars are sure to be a hit with everyone, and nobody will believe they’re made with beans! They’re a fantastic way to add some extra nutrition to your dessert while indulging in a delightful treat. Give them a try and watch them disappear! 🥥🍫
