OATMEAL DATE BARS

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Categories     Cookies     Fruit     Kid-Friendly     High Fiber

Yield 12-16 Bars

Number Of Ingredients 12

CRUST
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar (packed)
1 3/4 cups flour (sifted)
1/2 tsp soda
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 cup rolled oats
FILLING
1 1/3 cups chopped dates
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • CRUST Mix butter, shortening and brown sugar thoroughly, the sift together flour, soda and salt and stir into the mixture. FILLING Cook dates sugar and water over low heat stirring constantly until it thickens (aprox. 10 minutes) and let cool. PREPARING FOR BAKE Preheat the oven to 400. Place half of the crumb mixture into a greased 13x9 baking pan. Press and flatten to cover the bottom of the pan. Then spread the date filling mixture which has cooled over the bottom crumb. Using the remaining crumb mixture cover the filling, patting it lightly. Place in oven and bake at 400 for 25-30 minutes until lightly browned. When warm cut into bars and remove from pan.

Ahmed Salama
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I love that these bars are made with simple, wholesome ingredients. I feel good about giving them to my family.


Vaska Gutu
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These bars are the perfect addition to my lunchbox. They're filling and satisfying, and they help me power through my afternoon.


Rajab Ali rajabali
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted sunflower seeds in this recipe. They turned out great!


felix sekidde
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These bars are so easy to make, even my kids can help. We had a lot of fun making them together.


Mayimuna Bint Adam
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my bars turned out really dry. I think I might have overbaked them.


Thomas Taiwo
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These bars are a bit pricey to make, but they're worth it. The ingredients are high-quality and the flavor is amazing.


Baba Shaikh
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I love that these bars are gluten-free and dairy-free. They're a great option for people with dietary restrictions.


Ethan Lugo
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These bars are a great make-ahead snack. I made a batch on Sunday and they're still fresh and delicious on Wednesday.


Alexander MacDonald
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I'm not a big fan of dates, but I really enjoyed these bars. The flavor is subtle and not overpowering.


Chondon Malo
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These bars are the perfect combination of chewy and crunchy. I love the way the dates and nuts add a bit of sweetness and texture.


Wajahatali Khan
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I was looking for a healthy snack to make for my kids and these bars fit the bill perfectly. They're made with wholesome ingredients and taste great.


Kamaya Knight
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These bars were really easy to make and didn't take long to bake. I'll definitely be making them again.


Chevin Davis
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I'm not a huge fan of oatmeal, but these bars were surprisingly good. The dates and nuts add a nice flavor and texture.


Legacy Daddyyoo
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Edemanwan Etene
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I love the chewy texture and the sweet flavor of these bars. They're perfect for a quick snack or breakfast on the go.


SHAZZ_ MEDIA
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These oatmeal date bars were a hit with my family! They were so easy to make and tasted delicious. I will definitely be making them again.