Gluten-Free Classic Date Bars
Satisfy your sweet tooth with these irresistible Gluten-Free Classic Date Bars, a modern twist on a nostalgic favorite. Packed with naturally sweet pitted dates, the luscious filling is enhanced with hints of vanilla and a splash of fresh lemon juice for a zesty balance. The crumbly crust and topping, made with gluten-free oats and almond flour, lend a nutty texture and golden finish, offering a wholesome alternative to traditional flours. Perfectly buttery and lightly sweetened with brown sugar, these easy-to-make bars are ready in under an hour and make 16 satisfyingly rich servings. Ideal as a snack, dessert, or even a breakfast-on-the-go, these gluten-free treats will win over even the most discerning palates!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Pitted Dates
- 180 ml Water
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 180 grams Gluten-Free Oats
- 120 grams Almond Flour
- 100 grams Brown Sugar
- 115 grams Unsalted Butter
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the pitted dates and water. Cook while stirring often until the dates are soft and have absorbed most of the water, about 10 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and lemon juice. Set aside to cool slightly while you prepare the crust.
In a large bowl, mix together the gluten-free oats, almond flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt.
Melt the unsalted butter and pour it over the dry mixture. Stir until the mixture forms a crumbly dough.
Press half of the oat and flour mixture into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly and pressing down firmly to form the bottom crust.
Spread the date mixture evenly over the bottom crust.
Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the date layer, pressing gently to ensure it adheres.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3702 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 172.9 g | 222% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.0 g | 320% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 255 mg | 85% | |
| Sodium | 2494 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 546.8 g | 199% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 57.7 g | 206% | |
| Total Sugars | 372.7 g | ||
| Protein | 56.3 g | 113% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 723 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 15.4 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 3641 mg | 77% | |
*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.
