Classic Date Bars

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Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Cuisine: American

Sweet and chewy date bars with a nutty crunch, featuring a rich date filling and a buttery oat crust, perfect for a satisfying snack or dessert.

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Ingredients

  • 8 oz. chopped dates ⓘ
  • 1/2 cup water ⓘ
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla ⓘ
  • 1 1/2 cups flour ⓘ
  • 1 1/2 cups quick oats ⓘ
  • 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar ⓘ
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda ⓘ
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt ⓘ
  • 3/4 cup melted butter or margarine ⓘ
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans ⓘ

Instructions

  1. Combine chopped dates and water in a saucepan.
  2. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  3. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally for 3 to 4 minutes or until thickened.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
  5. Reserve the date filling.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

814 kcal 41% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.3g 23% DV
Total Fat 43.4g 56% DV
Carbs 85.5g 31% DV
Fiber 7g 25% DV
Sugar 44g 88% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16541.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 480.5mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 0.3mcg
Vitamin C 0.4mg
Calcium 83.5mg 6% DV
Iron 3.6mg 20% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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