Oatmeal and Date Bars
Satisfy your sweet tooth with these irresistible Oatmeal and Date Bars—a perfect balance of wholesome textures and natural sweetness. These bars feature a buttery oatmeal crust and crumbly topping, sandwiching a rich, naturally sweet date filling made from simmered dates and vanilla. With just 15 minutes of prep and a short bake time, they’re an easy and delightful treat for breakfast on the go, midday snacks, or dessert. Packed with old-fashioned rolled oats and fiber-rich dates, they’re a healthier alternative to traditional sugary bars without compromising on flavor. Serve them warm or at room temperature, and enjoy a treat that’s as comforting as it is satisfying. Ideal for meal prep, these bars store beautifully in an airtight container for up to a week!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cups Brown sugar
- 0.75 cups Unsalted butter, melted
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 2 cups Chopped dates
- 0.5 cups Water
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a medium saucepan, combine the chopped dates and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the dates become soft and form a thick paste, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Set aside to cool.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt.
Pour the melted butter into the dry mixture and stir until the ingredients are evenly combined and crumbly.
Press half of the oat mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form a crust.
Spread the date filling evenly over the oat crust, ensuring it reaches all edges.
Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over the top of the date filling, pressing gently to adhere.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares or rectangles for serving.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3770 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 158.2 g | 203% | |
| Saturated Fat | 93.5 g | 468% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 388 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 1272 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 573.1 g | 208% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.6 g | 145% | |
| Total Sugars | 296.8 g | ||
| Protein | 45.4 g | 91% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 428 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 17.8 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 3030 mg | 64% | |
*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.
