Date Oatmeal Bars Recipe
These Date Oatmeal Bars are sweet, chewy, and naturally sweetened with dates and honey — no refined sugar. Perfect for snacks or coffee breaks!
Ingredients
- 4 ounces dried dates
- 6 tablespoons water
- 1 lemon juice
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
- 1¼ cup oatmeal
- ⅔ cup whole wheat flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 4 tablespoons sunflower oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to
390 °F or 
350 °F - Line an 6 x 3-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Combine dates, water, lemon juice, and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil.4 ounces dried dates, 6 tablespoons water, 1 lemon juice, ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
- Simmer for 10 minutes until the dates are soft.
- Blend into a smooth puree and let cool.
- Mix oats, flour, baking powder, honey, oil, and vanilla in a bowl until crumbly.1¼ cup oatmeal, ⅔ cup whole wheat flour, ¼ teaspoon baking powder, 4 tablespoons honey, 4 tablespoons sunflower oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Press two-thirds of the mixture into the pan.
- Spread the date puree over the crust.
- Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture on top and press gently.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
NOTES
1. Honey: A great choice. If you want a vegan version or another flavor, use maple syrup.
2. Storage
- Room temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Refrigerator: Keeps up to 1 week.
- Freezer: Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 53mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Iron: 1mg
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