Description
These Date Bars are a delightful treat that combines simple ingredients like oat flour, rolled oats, and dates for a wholesome, flavorful snack. Perfect for sharing, they offer a quick, healthy option that satisfies your sweet tooth without the guilt. Enjoy the rich, chewy texture and natural sweetness of dates in each bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
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, bringing to a boil before reducing heat and simmering for about 10 minutes until the mixture thickens and dates soften.
- Stir in vanilla and lemon juice into the date mixture once thickened.
- While the dates simmer, prepare the crumble mixture by combining oat flour, rolled oats, coconut sugar, and baking soda in a medium mixing bowl. Mix well.
- Add vanilla extract and softened butter to the oat mixture; stir with a fork or fingers until a crumble forms and starts to clump.
- Press 2 cups of the oat mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to create an even crust.
- Spread the date mixture over the crust evenly using a spatula.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of oat mixture over the date layer, pressing down gently with a spatula.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until the filling is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
- Let bars cool completely before cutting into 16 squares.
Notes
Ensure the butter or coconut oil is softened for better mixing.
Cut the bars after they have cooled completely for cleaner edges.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container for a few days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg