Desserts

BLUEBERRY COCONUT BARS

Lizzy T

March 14, 2018

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Flakes of coconut and bursts of tart berries are in every bite of these Blueberry Coconut Bars.

For the macerated blueberries:
2 pints of blueberries
4 tablespoons granulated sugar
For the bars:
1 cup butter ( at room temperature )
2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
1 tablespoon sweetened cream of coconut (I used Coco Lopez)*
3 cups all-purpose flour ( scooped then leveled )
1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
For the glaze:
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1½ teaspoons sweetened cream of coconut (I used Coco Lopez)*
2 to 3 tablespoons milk

Macerate the blueberries: Rinse the blueberries and place them in a large bowl. Sprinkle sugar over the berries. Mix briefly with a spatula and set aside uncovered for about an hour or so. Bake the...
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Nutritions

Calories
280

Sodium
138mg
5% DV

Fat
11g
17% DV

Protein
3g
6% DV

Carbs
42g
14% DV

Fiber
2g
8% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 7g 38%

Polysaturated Fat 0.7799999999999999g 4%

Monosaturated Fat 2g 18%

Cholesterol 26mg 8%

Sodium 138mg 5%

Potassium 89mg 2%

Protein 3g 6%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 2g 8%

Sugar 25g 51%

Vitamin A 316IU 6%

Vitamin B6 0.26mg 13%

Vitamin C 3mg 6%

Calcium 15mg 1%

Iron 1mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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