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Macadamia Nut Crunchies

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These Macadamia Nut Crunchies are the perfect blend of chewy banana bread and tropical fruit bars. Made with ripe mashed bananas, sweet pineapple fruit spread, and toasted coconut, they offer a delightful contrast of textures. The addition of chopped macadamia nuts adds a rich, buttery crunch that elevates this simple dessert. They are incredibly moist and flavorful, making them an ideal treat for afternoon snacks, potlucks, or as a sweet ending to a light meal. Easy to whip together with pantry staples, these bars are a crowd-pleaser that brings a taste of vacation to your kitchen.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 24
Calories: 199.0
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
These Macadamia Nut Crunchies are the perfect blend of chewy banana bread and tropical fruit bars. Made with ripe mashed bananas, sweet pineapple fruit spread, and toasted coconut, they offer a delightful contrast of textures. The addition of chopped macadamia nuts adds a rich, buttery crunch that elevates this simple dessert. They are incredibly moist and flavorful, making them an ideal treat for afternoon snacks, potlucks, or as a sweet ending to a light meal. Easy to whip together with pantry staples, these bars are a crowd-pleaser that brings a taste of vacation to your kitchen.
Ingredients
  • 12/92 /3 c Coconut -- flaked
  • 1 Eggs Unsweetened
  • 2 md Bananas -- mashed ripe
  • 1/2 teaspoons Baking powder
  • 1/3 cups Butter -- melted
  • 1/2 teaspoons Salt
  • 1/4 cups Pineapple fruit spread
  • 3 1/2 oz Macadamia nuts -- chopped
  • 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC) and grease an 8x8 inch baking pan.
  2. 2
    In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
  3. 3
    Stir in the egg, melted butter, vanilla extract, and pineapple fruit spread until well combined.
  4. 4
    Add the baking powder and salt, mixing gently until just incorporated.
  5. 5
    Fold in the flaked coconut and chopped macadamia nuts evenly throughout the batter.
  6. 6
    Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly.
  7. 7
    Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. 8
    Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

Amount Per Serving
Calories 199.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.4g26%
Saturated Fat 10.3g52%
Cholesterol 43.0mg15%
Sodium 129.6mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 13.6g5%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g6%
Sugars 7.5g
Protein 0.8g2%

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

Note

For best flavor, use very ripe bananas with brown spots.

You can substitute macadamia nuts with pecans or walnuts if preferred.

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.

To make these gluten-free, ensure your baking powder is certified gluten-free.

Keywords: banana, macadamia, coconut, pineapple, bars, dessert, chewy, crunchy, tropical, snack, easy, homemade, fruit, nut, baking, sweet, moist, potluck, afternoon, comfort
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