Gran'S Date Bars

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces dates, chopped
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 cup butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Bring dates and water to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer and stir until thick, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla extract.
  3. Combine oats, flour, brown sugar, walnuts, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl. Add melted butter; mix until blended.
  4. Pour 2/3 of the oat mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish, pressing over the bottom and sides. Spread the date mixture over the oats; crumble remaining oat mixture evenly on top. Press down lightly.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

808 kcal 40% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10g 20% DV
Total Fat 43.4g 56% DV
Carbs 86.3g 31% DV
Fiber 6.9g 24% DV
Sugar 44.4g 89% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16595.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 464.8mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 193.3mcg 21% DV
Vitamin C 0.4mg
Calcium 157.8mg 12% DV
Iron 8.6mg 48% DV

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

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