Simple 5-Ingredient Date Bars
These simple date bars are buttery, chewy, and naturally sweet thanks to a thick homemade date filling layered between a golden oat crumble crust and topping. With pantry staples and minimal prep, they make a wholesome snack or cozy dessert perfect with coffee or tea.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups pitted dates chopped
- 1 cup water
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a small saucepan, combine the chopped dates and water. Simmer over medium heat for 5–8 minutes, stirring often, until the mixture becomes thick and jam-like. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a medium bowl, mix the oats, flour, brown sugar, and salt until evenly combined.
- Pour the melted butter over the oat mixture and stir until crumbly and evenly moistened.
- Press about two-thirds of the oat mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
- Spread the date mixture evenly over the crust layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over the date filling and gently press it down.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the top is lightly golden and fragrant.
- Let the bars cool completely before lifting from the pan and cutting into 12 squares.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cinnamon or a handful of chopped walnuts to the oat mixture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1barsCalories: 288kcalCarbohydrates: 43.7gProtein: 3.3gFat: 12.2gSaturated Fat: 7.3gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 96mgFiber: 3.6gSugar: 25.8g
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