Date Loaf Bars
Discover the perfect blend of natural sweetness and comforting texture with these indulgent Date Loaf Bars! Featuring tender pitted dates simmered into a luscious paste, this recipe creates moist, chewy bars with hints of caramel from light brown sugar and richness from unsalted butter. A touch of vanilla and optional chopped walnuts add depth and crunch, while the straightforward prep makes these bars a breeze to whip up. Perfect as a wholesome snack, dessert, or even a midday pick-me-up, each bite balances heartwarming flavors with delightful simplicity. Ready in under an hour, these homemade treats are a crowd-pleaser for every occasion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Pitted dates
- 240 ml Water
- 115 grams Unsalted butter
- 100 grams Light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 Large egg
- 190 grams All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 60 grams Chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line an 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper or grease it lightly with butter.
Place the pitted dates and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the dates are soft and most of the water is absorbed.
Remove the saucepan from heat, and use a fork or a potato masher to mash the dates into a smooth paste. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and light brown sugar until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or a wooden spoon.
Add the vanilla extract and egg, and mix until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Fold the prepared date mixture into the batter, ensuring it is evenly distributed. If using chopped walnuts, fold them in at this stage as well.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the date loaf cool completely in the pan before transferring it to a cutting board. Slice into bars or squares, and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3232 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 145.8 g | 187% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.4 g | 317% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 441 mg | 147% | |
| Sodium | 2566 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 479.4 g | 174% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.3 g | 105% | |
| Total Sugars | 303.3 g | ||
| Protein | 42.1 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 389 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 2778 mg | 59% | |
*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.
