Description

These Date Bars are a delightful treat combining the rich taste of dates with oat flour and coconut sugar. With simple preparation, they’re perfect for quick snacking or a satisfying dessert. Enjoy the wonderful flavors and wholesome ingredients in every bite!

Ingredients

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1 ½ cups oat flour
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
½ cup coconut sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter or coconut oil, softened
1 package, 8 ounces dates, chopped (about 1 ¼ cups)
1 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon lemon juice

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8×8 square baking dish with parchment paper.
In a saucepan, combine the chopped dates and water. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened and the dates are soft.
Mix in the vanilla and lemon juice into the date mixture after removing from heat.
While the dates simmer, prepare the crumble mixture by combining oat flour, rolled oats, coconut sugar, and baking soda in a medium bowl. Stir until combined.
Add vanilla extract and softened butter to the oat mixture, mixing with a fork or fingers until it forms a crumble.
Place 2 cups of the oat mixture into the prepared baking pan and press it firmly to create an even crust.
Spread the date mixture over the crust, using a spatula to smooth it out.
Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture (1 cup) on top of the date layer, lightly pressing down with a spatula.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the filling is bubbly and the top is golden.
Cool completely before cutting into 16 bars.

Notes

For a sweeter flavor, adjust the amount of coconut sugar.
Make sure to let the bars cool completely for easier cutting.
These bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 180
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 95mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 15mg