Coconut oat bar

A Coconut Oat Bar is a no-bake or baked snack made primarily from rolled oats, shredded coconut, and a binding agent like honey, maple syrup, or nut butter. It often includes add-ins like dried fruit, seeds, or chocolate chips for extra texture and flavor. This type of bar is a popular, portable treat found in health food stores and home kitchens worldwide.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

These bars are typically high in carbohydrates and fiber from the oats, with a moderate amount of healthy fats from the coconut and any added nut butter. They provide key nutrients like manganese, phosphorus, and soluble fiber (beta-glucan) from the oats. A standard bar generally ranges from 150 to 250 calories per serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	280 kcal
Protein	4 g
Carbs	32 g
Fat	15 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	16 g
Sodium	120 mg
Iron	2 mg
Magnesium	45 mg
Phosphorus	80 mg
Potassium	180 mg
Zinc	1.5 mg
Manganese	1.2 mg
Copper	0.2 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)	0.15 mg

Per 1 bar (60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents the global fusion of the classic British flapjack with tropical coconut, evolving into a modern 'health food' staple. Nutritionally, the combination of oats' beta-glucan fiber and coconut's medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) offers a unique blend for sustained energy release.