CHERRY-DATE OAT BARS

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Stash one of these bars in your purse or backpack for a nutritious, gluten-free snack on-the-go.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Yield Makes 9

Number Of Ingredients 12

Coconut or extra-virgin olive oil
3 cups gluten-free rolled oats
1/2 cup unsweetened dried cherries
1/2 cup unsweetened dried dates
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 cup smooth natural almond butter (at room temperature)
4 tablespoons ground flaxmeal
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup honey
3 tablespoons orange juice
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Brush an 8-by-8-inch pan with oil and line with parchment paper.
  • Combine oats, cherries, dates, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl. In another bowl, combine almond butter, flaxmeal, applesauce, honey, orange juice, and vanilla and stir to combine. Add wet mix to dry one and stir to combine. Press mixture evenly into pan with your fingers and bake on middle rack until golden brown and firm, 30 minutes. Let cool completely, then remove from pan and cut into 9 squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 9 g, Sodium 125 g

Rihan Karim
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These cherry date oat bars are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're delicious, easy to make, and made with healthy ingredients.


Bernadette Lutuciri
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These oat bars are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family. I love that I can use pantry staples to make them.


n emlaka naim islam
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These cherry date oat bars are a great way to use up leftover cherries. They're also a great make-ahead breakfast or snack.


Vithusan Vithusan
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I love that these oat bars are made with healthy ingredients like oats and dates. They're a great way to satisfy my sweet tooth without feeling guilty.


Alfredo Morales
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These cherry date oat bars are the perfect summer treat. They're light and refreshing, and the cherry and date filling is the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Elijah DeJesus
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I made these oat bars for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


a Nayef
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These oat bars are a great way to use up leftover cherries. I also added some chopped walnuts to the topping for extra crunch.


Johar Mmd
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I had some trouble getting the oat topping to crumble properly. I think I might have used too much butter.


mila cowart
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These oat bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my family loved them. I think next time I'll use less sugar in the filling.


Alphonce Mwakuya
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I'm not usually a fan of oat bars, but these cherry date oat bars were surprisingly good! The cherry and date filling was sweet and tart, and the oat topping was crispy and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Khairaj Hari
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These cherry date oat bars are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're sweet, chewy, and packed with flavor. I love that they're also made with healthy ingredients like oats and dates.


osime kujur
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I made these oat bars for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! They're so easy to make and they're so delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


Miguel Pauwels
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These oat bars were a hit with my family! The cherry and date filling was sweet and tart, and the oat topping was crispy and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Yvonne Jackson
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I've made these cherry date oat bars several times now and they're always a hit! I love that they're so easy to make and that I can use pantry staples. They're also a great way to use up leftover cherries and dates.


paula dlamini
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These cherry date oat bars are fantastic! The combination of sweet cherries, chewy dates, and nutty oats is just perfect. I love the crumbly oat topping and the gooey filling. I will definitely be making these again and again.