Guava Bars

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 14 ounces cans guava paste (more or less, depending on how thick you like your fruit layer)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Grease a 13x9-inch pan, and line with foil or parchment paper.
  3. Lightly grease paper/foil (I use cooking spray) Combine brown sugar, flour, baking soda, salt, and rolled oats.
  4. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or two knives until mixture is crumbly.
  5. Press half of the crust mixture into the prepared pan.
  6. Slice the guava paste into enough pieces to cover the crust within 1/4 inch of the edge, and place in pan.
  7. Sprinkle remaining crust mixture over guava paste layer, and lightly press down with the back of a fork or spatula.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes in preheated oven, or until crust is lightly browned.
  9. Allow to cool in pan on wire rack before cutting into 16-24 bars (depending on the size bars you cut).

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

596 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7g 14% DV
Total Fat 31.6g 41% DV
Carbs 72.9g 27% DV
Fiber 3.7g 13% DV
Sugar 29g 58% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16649.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 179.3mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 77.5mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 193mcg 21% DV
Calcium 121.8mg 9% DV
Iron 8.1mg 45% DV

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

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