Sunday Brunch: Oat and Date Bars

Vegetarian
Sunday Brunch: Oat and Date Bars
60 min.
16
223kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary adventure with our Sunday Brunch Oat and Date Bars! If you’re searching for a scrumptious and wholesome dessert that perfectly balances indulgence with nutrition, look no further. These bars are not only vegetarian but also packed with the natural goodness of dates and oats, making them a fantastic choice for any brunch gathering or an afternoon snack.

The sweet, caramel-like flavor of the dates melds beautifully with the warmth of ground cinnamon, ensuring each bite is a burst of deliciousness. Rich in fiber and healthy fats, these bars provide an enjoyable energy boost, perfect for a lazy Sunday or an on-the-go treat during your busy week. With their golden edges and chewy texture, they offer a delightful contrast that will have your taste buds dancing.

In just 60 minutes, you can whip up a batch that serves 16, making it an ideal recipe for sharing with family and friends or for meal prep. Whether you choose to serve them warm or at room temperature, these Oat and Date Bars are sure to become a favorite staple in your dessert repertoire. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a sweet sensation everyone will love!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup flour 
  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • cup brown sugar 
  • 1.5 sticks butter 
  • 1.5 cups dates pitted chopped
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 1.5 cups oats 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • 1.5 cups water 

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • pastry cutter

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°.
  2. Combine water, dates and 1/4 cup sugar in saucepan over medium high heat. Cook until dates are soft and liquid is thickened, about 15 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
  3. Combine flour, brown sugar, rolled oats, ground cinnamon, baking powder and salt and mix well. Using your fingers or pastry cutter to combine butter with dry ingredients until dry dough is formed (between crumble topping and pie crust).
  4. Butter 8- by 8-inch baking dish and press half crust mixture into the bottom.
  5. Pour date mixture over, then remaining crust mixture gently pressing the top crust into place.
  6. Bake until edges begin to brown and centre is golden, about 40 minutes. Allow to slightly cool, and cut into bars while still warm.

Nutrition Facts

Calories223kcal
Protein3.21%
Fat35.79%
Carbs61%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.01
Glycemic Load
10.96
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.8060869396381%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.23mg
Quercetin
0.13mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:222.57kcal
11.13%
Fat:9.19g
14.14%
Saturated Fat:5.54g
34.63%
Carbohydrates:35.24g
11.75%
Net Carbohydrates:33.2g
12.07%
Sugar:25.29g
28.1%
Cholesterol:22.78mg
7.59%
Sodium:173.1mg
7.53%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.86g
3.71%
Manganese:0.37mg
18.48%
Fiber:2.04g
8.17%
Selenium:4.23µg
6.04%
Vitamin A:266.48IU
5.33%
Phosphorus:52.58mg
5.26%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.89%
Magnesium:19.09mg
4.77%
Iron:0.78mg
4.36%
Potassium:143.6mg
4.1%
Calcium:40.55mg
4.06%
Copper:0.07mg
3.72%
Folate:12.66µg
3.17%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.61%
Vitamin B3:0.51mg
2.56%
Zinc:0.36mg
2.42%
Vitamin B5:0.21mg
2.14%
Vitamin E:0.29mg
1.93%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.91%
Vitamin K:1.32µg
1.25%