Oat-Date Bars
Enjoyed by adults and children, these bars are the perfect way to keep your energy up and stay healthy too.
Servings: 16 people
Calories: 254kcal
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups white whole-wheat flour
- 1 cup brown coconut palm sugar
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups medjool dates pitted and chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup coconut oil solid, see directions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Line an 8 x 8- inch pan with parchment paper and grease the paper with coconut oil or cooking spray.
- Put measured coconut oil in the freezer for 15 to 20 minutes until it becomes solid all of the way through.
- Put water in a saucepan over medium-high heat and allow to reach just a simmer. Add dates, and lower heat to medium-low. Cook until a paste is formed, for about 10 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature. Add vanilla and stir.
- Meanwhile, combine all of the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
- Dice solid coconut oil to form pea-sized pieces.
- Add coconut oil to dry mixture and combine with hands to form a lumpy, moist crust.
- Add half of the oat crust mixture to bottom of baking pan and press with hands to flatten evenly.
- Spread the date paste in an even layer over the crust.
- Add the topping, gently flattening with hands. Bake until golden brown, about 35 to 45 minutes. Allow to cool and cut into squares to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 114mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 27g |
| SmartPoints (Freestyle): 13
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 13
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 13