Chocolate Haupia Bars
Chocolate Haupia Bars are a beloved Hawaiian dessert that layers rich chocolate fudge over a creamy, coconut milk-based haupia pudding, all on a buttery shortbread crust. They combine the tropical flavors of coconut with the indulgence of chocolate, making them a staple at local potlucks and plate lunch spots across the islands.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a high-fat, high-carb treat, primarily from coconut milk, chocolate, and sugar, with a moderate amount of protein from the crust and coconut. A single bar provides a significant calorie boost, along with some key minerals like manganese and copper.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 28 g |
| Sodium | 120 mg |
| Manganese | 1.2 mg |
| Copper | 0.3 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg |
| Phosphorus | 60 mg |
| Selenium | 4 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) | 0.1 mg |
| Folate | 15 mcg |
Per 1 bar (approx. 80 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Haupia is a traditional Hawaiian coconut pudding, and these bars represent a modern, popular fusion of that classic with American-style dessert bars. Nutritionally, they offer a notable amount of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) from the coconut milk, which are metabolized differently than other fats.
