BANANA COCONUT POPCORN BARS RECIPE BY TASTY

Banana Coconut Popcorn Bars Recipe by Tasty image

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 bars

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups popcorn, crushed
3 cups brown rice, puffed
2 cups banana chips, roughly chopped, plus more for topping
1 cup toasted coconut flakes
2 tablespoons black sesame seeds, plus more for topping
¾ cup honey
1 cup brown sugar
¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

Line a 9x13-inch (22 x 33 cm) baking dish with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix together the popcorn, puffed rice, chopped banana chips, coconut flakes, and sesame seeds.
In a small pot over medium-high heat, combine the honey, brown sugar, and salt. Cook until the brown sugar dissolves, stirring frequently to avoid burning, 2-3 minutes. Let the mixture to come to a low boil for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, then remove the pot from the heat.
Pour the honey and brown sugar mixture over the popcorn mixture. Using a rubber spatula, stir until the dry ingredients are well coated and beginning to stick together.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Using lightly moistened hands, press the mixture into the baking dish in an even layer.
Top with more sesame seeds and banana chips.
Set aside in a cool place for 1 hour to set, then cut into 12 bars.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 696 calories, Carbohydrate 141 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 13 grams, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 41 grams