Description
Delicious and refreshing bars that capture the sweet taste of pineapple, perfect for a tropical escape any time of year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can crushed pineapple, packed in its own juice
- 1 package yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut (optional)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- Chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt the butter and mix it with the cake mix and eggs until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a baking dish to form the crust.
- In a separate bowl, combine the drained crushed pineapple, more eggs, sugar, and coconut.
- Pour the pineapple mixture over the crust.
- Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden and the mixture is set.
- Allow to cool, then chill before cutting into bars.
Notes
For a firmer bar, let it cool completely in the fridge before slicing. Variations include adding mango, lime zest, or dried cranberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg