Date Squares Recipe
Tip: Oats and dates are a great way to add extra fibre to your diet.
Ingredients
Directions
- 1
Combine dates and 1 1/2 cups water in a medium saucepan and set over medium-high. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thickened and only few pieces of dates remain, about 3 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and vanilla. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
- 2
Position rack in centre of oven, then preheat to 350°F. Lightly spray a 9-in square baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- 3
Combine flour, oats, brown sugar and baking soda in a medium bowl. Cut in margarine and remaining 2 tbsp water with a pastry cutter (or use your finger tips) until mixture resembles small peas.
- 4
Press half of oat mixture evenly onto bottom of prepared dish. Top with date mixture. Smooth top. Crumble remaining oat mixture overtop. Gently press down.
- 5
Bake until top is golden brown, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool completely before cutting into squares.
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Last updated: February 7th, 2021
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