[RECIPE] No-Bake Mango Coconut Bars

This No-Bake Mango Coconut Bars recipe is easy to make as a tasty snack alternative.

Naturally sweet and packed with tropical flavour, they’re perfect for meal prep, lunchboxes, or keeping in the fridge for a quick homemade treat.

Ingredients

• ¾ cup soft brown pitted dates
• 1½ cups dried mango, chopped
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• ½ cup macadamias
• 1 cup rolled oats
• Pinch of salt
• 1 tsp lemon juice

Macadamia nuts have a rich profile of healthy monounsaturated fats, fibre, and essential minerals, including sodium, manganese, magnesium, potassium and iron. It is also a natural source of thiamin (vitamin B1). an essential nutrient that your body needs to turn food into energy and maintain proper cellular function.

Instructions

1. Add the rolled oats to a high-speed blender or food processor and pulse until finely ground.
2. Add the remaining ingredients and blend until the mixture comes together into a sticky dough.
3. Press into a parchment-lined tray.
4. Freeze until firm before slicing into bars.
5. Store in the fridge or freezer.

Author: Pedro van Gaalen

When he’s not writing about sport or health and fitness, Pedro is probably out training for his next marathon or ultra-marathon. He’s worked as a fitness professional and as a marketing and comms expert. He now combines his passions in his role as managing editor at Fitness magazine.

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