Saturday, December 11, 2010

Raspberry Coconut Bars



Makes 24 bars.

Preheat the oven at 350F and butter a 20 inch square baking tray.

In a big bowl add together and mix all at once:
- 3/4 cup butter
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup agave syrup

Mix until butter is evenly distributed, the batter will be crumbly. 

Set aside ~ 1/3 cup of the mixture and mix with 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut meat.

To the remaining mixture add 1 egg and mix well - the batter won't be very smooth.

Spread the batter over the base of the baking tray in an even layer.

Add 2 cups raspberries (fresh or frozen).

Sprinkle with the coconut mixture and bake for 45-55 minutes, until firm.

Cut in 24 bars.

Nutritional info per 1 of the 24 bars: Calories: 122, Total Fat: 7.3g, Saturated Fat: 4.7g, Trans Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 24mg, Sodium: 4mg, Total Carb: 14.3g, Dietary Fiber: 1.8g, Sugars: 0.8g, Protein: 1.9g
Vitamin A: 4%, Vitamin C: 3%, Calcium: 1%, Iron: 3%

For the vegan version (or a just lighter version) of these bars use:
* vegetable oil instead of butter
* 1/4 cup apple sauce/apple puree instead of 1 egg

5 comments:

  1. Love your combination of coconut and raspberries. Thanks for posting :) PS...your photo blog is nice too! If you get a chance I have a photo blog also, check it out if you get a chance Thanks http://lucidreveries.blogspot.com/

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  2. Love your coconut raspberry bars. Such a pretty and colorful dessert, so perfect for the holidays.
    Thanks for sharing!

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  3. Wishing you a HAPPY NEW YEAR!
    Hope to stay in touch with you throughout the year, take care!

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  4. These look both delicious and very healthy. Fresh raspberries are in season here now, so I can't wait to try the recipe. Happy New Year!

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