Date Filled Oatmeal Bars
Sweet, chewy, and irresistibly satisfying, these Date Filled Oatmeal Bars are the perfect blend of hearty and indulgent! Featuring a rich, naturally sweet filling made with tender dates simmered to perfection, sandwiched between layers of crumbly, buttery oat crust, this wholesome treat strikes a balance between comfort food and nutritious snack. With a hint of brown sugar caramelization and a satisfying crunch from old-fashioned oats, these bars are an easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing dessert or grab-and-go breakfast. Ready in under an hour with pantry staples like flour, butter, and baking soda, this recipe is as simple as it is delicious. Ideal for potlucks, lunchboxes, or cozy afternoons at home, these date-filled bars will quickly become a favorite for all your cravings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 g Dates
- 120 ml Water
- 50 g Granulated Sugar
- 170 g Unsalted Butter
- 150 g Brown Sugar
- 190 g All-Purpose Flour
- 200 g Old-Fashioned Oats
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 0.5 tsp Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease or line a 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) baking dish with parchment paper.
To prepare the filling, combine the dates, water, and granulated sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook while stirring occasionally until the dates break down and the mixture thickens into a paste, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, oats, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the creamed butter and sugar mixture. Mix until a crumbly dough forms.
Press half of the oat mixture firmly into the prepared baking dish to form an even bottom crust.
Spread the date filling evenly over the bottom crust using a spatula or spoon.
Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over the date layer, pressing down gently to create the top crust.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan. This helps the bars set and makes them easier to slice.
Once cooled, cut into 12 even bars and serve. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4588 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 165.3 g | 212% | |
| Saturated Fat | 87.8 g | 439% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 376 mg | 125% | |
| Sodium | 2530 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 777.3 g | 283% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 57.3 g | 205% | |
| Total Sugars | 451.4 g | ||
| Protein | 56.9 g | 114% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 455 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 22.5 mg | 125% | |
| Potassium | 3884 mg | 83% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
