Guava Jam Coconut Macadamia Oat Bars (Printable)

Buttery bars featuring sweet guava jam beneath a golden coconut, macadamia, and oat crumble topping.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Crust and Crumble

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
08 - 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
09 - 1/2 cup roasted macadamia nuts, roughly chopped

→ Filling

10 - 1 cup guava jam or guava paste, softened
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Stir in melted butter until the mixture forms moist crumbles. Add coconut and chopped macadamia nuts, mixing to combine.
03 - Reserve 1 cup of the crumble mixture for the topping. Press the remaining mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
04 - In a small bowl, stir together guava jam and lime juice until smooth. Spread evenly over the crust.
05 - Sprinkle the reserved crumble mixture evenly over the jam layer.
06 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the jam is bubbling at the edges.
07 - Let cool completely in the pan. Lift out using the parchment overhang and cut into 16 bars.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Tropical Flavor: The combination of guava and coconut brings a taste of the islands to your kitchen.
  • Perfect Texture: A chewy oat base paired with a crunchy macadamia nut topping.
  • Simple Preparation: Easy to assemble with a one-bowl crumble mixture used for both crust and topping.
  • Crowd-Pleaser: Slices into 16 bars, making it ideal for gatherings or meal-prepped snacks.
02 -
  • Wait to Cut: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out; this ensures the jam layer sets and you get clean, square cuts.
  • Allergen Safety: This recipe contains wheat (gluten), dairy (butter), and tree nuts (macadamia). Always check your ingredient labels if you have specific dietary restrictions.
  • Nutrition: Each bar contains approximately 195 calories, 10g of fat, and 25g of carbohydrates.
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