Fantasy Fruit Bars

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 24 Cuisine: American

Sweet and tangy Fantasy Fruit Bars combine lemon Starburst, oats, nuts, and coconut in a layered bar that offers a delightful treat for dessert lovers and snack enthusiasts.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. yellow cake mix
  • 3/4 c. quick oats
  • 1/2 c. margarine
  • 1 egg
  • 18 to 20 pieces lemon Starburst
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 c. chopped nuts
  • 1/4 c. coconut

Instructions

  1. Combine the yellow cake mix, quick oats, melted margarine, and egg in a bowl.
  2. Save 1 1/4 cups of the mixture for topping.
  3. Press the remaining mixture into a 15 x 10-inch baking pan.
  4. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes. Cool slightly.
  5. Heat the Starburst pieces and sweetened condensed milk in a heavy pan over low heat until melted and smooth.
  6. Pour the candy mixture over the semi-baked crust, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edge.
  7. Mix the reserved crumbs, chopped nuts, and coconut together.
  8. Sprinkle this mixture over the candy layer.
  9. Bake for an additional 18 to 22 minutes or until golden.
  10. Cool completely before cutting into bars.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

799 kcal 40% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.3g 25% DV
Total Fat 43.1g 55% DV
Carbs 95.9g 35% DV
Fiber 5.2g 19% DV
Sugar 15.2g 30% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 423.5mg 18% DV
Potassium 803.5mg 17% DV
Cholesterol 73mg 24% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 36mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 2.2mg 2% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 211.5mg 16% DV
Iron 5mg 28% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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