Date Bars

Dairy Free
Health score
2%
Date Bars
65 min.
36
142kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Date Bars, a perfect dairy-free dessert that will leave you craving more! With a rich, chewy filling made from chopped pitted dates, these bars are not only delicious but also packed with natural sweetness. The combination of granulated and brown sugars creates a beautifully balanced flavor, while the oats and flour provide a satisfying texture that complements the luscious date filling.

Ready in just 65 minutes, this recipe yields 36 generous servings, making it an ideal treat for gatherings, parties, or simply to enjoy at home. Each bar contains only 142 calories, allowing you to indulge without the guilt. The preparation is straightforward, requiring minimal equipment, so even novice bakers can whip up a batch with ease.

As you bake these Date Bars, your kitchen will be filled with the warm, inviting aroma of freshly baked goods, enticing everyone to gather around. The golden-brown top layer, combined with the gooey date filling, creates a mouthwatering contrast that is sure to impress family and friends alike. Whether served as a dessert or a sweet snack, these Date Bars are a delightful way to satisfy your cravings while enjoying the wholesome goodness of natural ingredients.

Ingredients

  • lb dates pitted chopped
  • 1.5 cups water 
  • 0.3 cup granulated sugar 
  • cup brown sugar packed
  • cup butter softened
  • 1.8 cups flour whole wheat all-purpose
  • 1.5 cups oats 
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • wire rack

Directions

  1. In 2-quart saucepan, cook Filling ingredients over low heat about 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened. Cool 5 minutes.
  2. Heat oven to 400°F. Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening.
  3. In large bowl, stir brown sugar and butter until well mixed. Stir in flour, oats, baking soda and salt until crumbly. Press half of the crumb mixture evenly in bottom of pan.
  4. Spread with filling. Top with remaining crumb mixture; press lightly.
  5. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until light brown. Cool 5 minutes in pan on cooling rack.
  6. Cut into 6 rows by 6 rows while warm.

Nutrition Facts

Calories142kcal
Protein4.3%
Fat33.15%
Carbs62.55%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.2
Glycemic Load
6.65
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
3.4930434667546%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.21mg
Quercetin
0.12mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:141.8kcal
7.09%
Fat:5.51g
8.47%
Saturated Fat:1.12g
7%
Carbohydrates:23.39g
7.8%
Net Carbohydrates:21.44g
7.8%
Sugar:15.37g
17.08%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:109.65mg
4.77%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.61g
3.21%
Manganese:0.42mg
20.98%
Fiber:1.95g
7.8%
Selenium:5.21µg
7.45%
Magnesium:23.37mg
5.84%
Phosphorus:45.8mg
4.58%
Vitamin A:227.33IU
4.55%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.65%
Potassium:126.73mg
3.62%
Copper:0.07mg
3.35%
Iron:0.54mg
3%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.55%
Vitamin B3:0.49mg
2.43%
Zinc:0.3mg
2%
Vitamin E:0.27mg
1.78%
Calcium:15.78mg
1.58%
Folate:6.17µg
1.54%
Vitamin B5:0.15mg
1.47%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.45%