Nut-Free Mango Bars

Brighten your dessert table with these irresistibly zesty and tropical Nut-Free Mango Bars! Featuring a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread crust and a luscious mango filling infused with hints of vanilla and lemon zest, this nut-free treat is as refreshing as it is indulgent. Perfect for gatherings or a summer-inspired snack, these easy-to-make bars bring out the naturally sweet and tangy flavor of fresh mango puree. With just 25 minutes of prep time and simple pantry ingredients, this allergen-friendly dessert is an absolute must-try for mango lovers. Serve them chilled for a cooling treat or at room temperature for a meltier bite—either way, they’re bound to steal the show!

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 250 grams all-purpose flour
• 50 grams powdered sugar
• 150 grams unsalted butter
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 300 milliliters fresh mango puree
• 150 grams granulated sugar
• 30 grams cornstarch
• 3 items large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 0.5 teaspoons baking powder

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing the parchment to hang over the edges for easy removal.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, powdered sugar, and salt.

Step 3

Add the unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, into the flour mixture.

Step 4

Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to incorporate the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 5

Press the crust mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan.

Step 6

Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes until lightly golden.

Step 7

While the crust is baking, prepare the filling. In a large bowl, whisk together the mango puree, granulated sugar, cornstarch, eggs, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and baking powder until smooth.

Step 8

Once the crust is baked, remove it from the oven and while hot, pour the mango filling over the crust.

Step 9

Return the pan to the oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly firm to touch.

Step 10

Remove from oven and let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to fully set.

Step 11

Once chilled, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment overhang and cut into squares.

Step 12

Serve chilled or at room temperature and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1093.4 grams (1093.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3291

Total Fat 147.20g	189%
Saturated Fat 80.20g	401%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 890mg	297%
Sodium 1647mg	72%
Total Carbohydrate 468.60g	170%
Dietary Fiber 12.30g	44%
Total Sugars 242.30g
Protein 47.40g	95%

Vitamin D 120IU	600%
Calcium 190mg	15%
Iron 15mg	85%
Potassium 1032mg	22%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.1%

Protein: 5.6%

Carbs: 55.3%