Date Bar Dessert

Health score
1%
Date Bar Dessert
50 min.
18
326kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with our delightful Date Bar Dessert, a treat that perfectly balances rich flavors and wholesome ingredients. This scrumptious dessert is not only easy to make but also a crowd-pleaser, making it ideal for gatherings or a cozy family night. With a preparation time of just 50 minutes, you can whip up a batch that serves 18 people, ensuring everyone gets a taste of this delectable delight.

The star of this recipe is the luscious combination of chopped dates and walnuts, which brings a natural sweetness and a satisfying crunch to each bite. The base, made from old-fashioned oats and brown sugar, creates a chewy texture that complements the gooey date filling beautifully. Baked to perfection, these bars are not overly sweet, allowing the rich flavors of the dates to shine through.

Top it off with a dollop of whipped topping, and you have a dessert that is not only visually appealing but also incredibly satisfying. Whether you’re serving it at a party or enjoying it as a sweet treat after dinner, these Date Bars are sure to impress. So gather your ingredients and get ready to create a dessert that will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • cup brown sugar packed
  • cup butter cold cubed
  • 2.5 cups dates chopped
  • 1.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • 1.8 cups rolled oats 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • 0.5 cup walnut pieces chopped
  • 0.8 cup water 
  • 18 servings non-dairy whipped topping 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda and salt.
  2. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan.
  3. In a large saucepan, combine the dates, sugar and water. Cook for 10 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently. Stir in walnuts.
  4. Spread over crust.
  5. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
  6. Cut into squares; top with whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts

Calories326kcal
Protein3.99%
Fat36.37%
Carbs59.64%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.06
Glycemic Load
20.55
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
5.8821739385957%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.44mg
Quercetin
0.19mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:325.65kcal
16.28%
Fat:13.66g
21.01%
Saturated Fat:7.3g
45.63%
Carbohydrates:50.4g
16.8%
Net Carbohydrates:47.47g
17.26%
Sugar:34.38g
38.2%
Cholesterol:27.2mg
9.07%
Sodium:214.88mg
9.34%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.37g
6.74%
Manganese:0.53mg
26.5%
Fiber:2.93g
11.71%
Selenium:7.01µg
10.02%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.42%
Phosphorus:74.32mg
7.43%
Copper:0.15mg
7.4%
Folate:29.28µg
7.32%
Magnesium:28.85mg
7.21%
Iron:1.22mg
6.78%
Vitamin A:321.17IU
6.42%
Potassium:211.95mg
6.06%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.41%
Vitamin B3:1.02mg
5.11%
Zinc:0.54mg
3.61%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.49%
Calcium:33.59mg
3.36%
Vitamin B5:0.3mg
3.03%
Vitamin E:0.39mg
2.58%
Vitamin K:1.85µg
1.77%