Date bars ii –Looking for a delicious treat that combines the sweetness of dates with the heartiness of oatmeal? Look no further! These Date Bars with Oatmeal Crust are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while offering a hint of nutritious goodness. You can enjoy them as a snack, dessert, or even breakfast on the go. Let’s dive into this mouth-watering recipe!
Date Bar Delight
These Date Bars are not only scrumptious but also simple to make. With a delightful oatmeal crust and a rich date filling, you’ll find every bite to be absolutely delightful. Gather your ingredients, and let’s get baking!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups pitted dates, chopped
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with non-stick spray or parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Mix well.
- Pour in the melted butter and stir until the mixture is crumbly and slightly moist.
- Press about two-thirds of the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form your base crust.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the chopped dates and water. Cook until the dates are soft, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Once the date mixture is smooth and well-combined, spread it evenly over the crust in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the date filling, ensuring even coverage.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
- Allow to cool completely in the pan before slicing into bars. Enjoy your delicious Date Bars!
These Date Bars are perfect for sharing or savoring on your own. They provide a wonderful balance of chewy sweetness from the dates and the satisfying crunch of oatmeal. Enjoy them at any time; they won’t last long!