Name: Lime Glazed Caramel Coconut Bars
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 200g (7oz) Unsweetened Shredded Coconut: forms the base, providing coconut flavor and texture.; 30g (¼ cup) Toasted Coconut Flakes: for garnish, enhances flavor and adds crunch.; 100g (3½oz) Rolled Oats: contributes to base structure and nutty flavor.; 120g (½ cup) Unsalted Butter, Melted: binds base ingredients and adds richness.; 100g (½ cup) Brown Sugar (for base): adds moisture and caramel flavor to the base.; 1 tsp Alcohol-Free Vanilla Extract: enhances overall flavor.; 200g (1 cup) Brown Sugar (for caramel): provides rich sweetness to the caramel.; 120ml (½ cup) Coconut Cream (for caramel): essential for a creamy caramel texture.; 60g (¼ cup) Unsalted Butter (for caramel): adds richness and smooth consistency to the caramel.; ½ tsp Sea Salt: balances caramel sweetness and enhances flavors.; 100ml (⅓ cup) Coconut Cream (for glaze): provides a creamy base for the lime flavor.; Zest of 2 Limes + 2 tbsp Lime Juice (for glaze): crucial for bright, zesty flavor.; 2 tbsp Powdered Sugar (optional, for glaze thickness): thickens the glaze.; Pinch of Lime Zest (for garnish): adds visual appeal and fresh flavor.

Description

These Lime Glazed Caramel Coconut Bars offer a tropical flavor explosion with a chewy coconut-oat base, rich caramel, and zesty lime glaze. They’re surprisingly easy to make and perfect for any sweet indulgence.

Ingredients

Scale

200g (7oz) Unsweetened Shredded Coconut: forms the base, providing coconut flavor and texture.
30g (¼ cup) Toasted Coconut Flakes: for garnish, enhances flavor and adds crunch.
100g (3½oz) Rolled Oats: contributes to base structure and nutty flavor.
120g (½ cup) Unsalted Butter, Melted: binds base ingredients and adds richness.
100g (½ cup) Brown Sugar (for base): adds moisture and caramel flavor to the base.
1 tsp Alcohol-Free Vanilla Extract: enhances overall flavor.
200g (1 cup) Brown Sugar (for caramel): provides rich sweetness to the caramel.
120ml (½ cup) Coconut Cream (for caramel): essential for a creamy caramel texture.
60g (¼ cup) Unsalted Butter (for caramel): adds richness and smooth consistency to the caramel.
½ tsp Sea Salt: balances caramel sweetness and enhances flavors.
100ml (⅓ cup) Coconut Cream (for glaze): provides a creamy base for the lime flavor.
Zest of 2 Limes + 2 tbsp Lime Juice (for glaze): crucial for bright, zesty flavor.
2 tbsp Powdered Sugar (optional, for glaze thickness): thickens the glaze.
Pinch of Lime Zest (for garnish): adds visual appeal and fresh flavor.

Instructions

Prepare Oven & Pan: Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a 20x20cm (8×8 inch) pan with parchment paper.
Combine Base Ingredients: Mix coconut, oats, butter, brown sugar, and vanilla in a bowl.
Press Base: Press mixture firmly into the prepared pan.
Bake Base: Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden brown.
Make Caramel: Melt butter, add brown sugar, then coconut cream in a saucepan.
Simmer & Season Caramel: Simmer for 3 minutes, stirring, then add salt.
Pour & Set Caramel: Pour caramel over base and bake for 5 minutes.
Prepare Lime Glaze: Whisk coconut cream, lime zest, lime juice, and powdered sugar.
Glaze & Chill: Drizzle glaze over bars and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Cut & Garnish: Cut into squares, garnish with coconut flakes and lime zest.

Notes

For a richer caramel, use dark brown sugar. Chilling the bars fully ensures clean cuts.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 350 kcal
Sugar: 25 g
Sodium: 150 mg
Fat: 20 g
Saturated Fat: 12 g
Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 40 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 4 g
Cholesterol: 30 mg

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