Oatmeal Date Bar

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  • Number of Servings: 16
Ingredients
1 cup chopped dates1/2 cup water1/4 cup sugar1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1/3 cup butter, melted1 egg white
Directions
In a small saucepan, combine the dates, water and sugar. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until mixture is thickened, stirring constantly.
In a large bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Stir in the butter and egg white until blended. Pat half of the mixture into an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Carefully spread with date mixture. Gently pat remaining oat mixture over date mixture.
Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Yield: 16 servings.

Number of Servings: 16

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user AVADISS.

Servings Per Recipe: 16
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 186.0
  • Total Fat: 4.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 9.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 42.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.9 g
  • Protein: 2.6 g

Member Reviews
  • WELSTEACH
    Fabulous. Not too sweet. Filling and satisfying.
    - 10/16/11