Date Squares

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  • Number of Servings: 24
Ingredients
2 cups Chopped dates3/4 cup Water1 cup Whole-wheat flour1 cup Brown sugar, packed2 cups Rolled Oats1/2 tsp Baking Soda3/4 cup Melted Butter
Directions
1. In a saucepan combine dates and water.

2. Bring to a boil and simmer until thickened and soft.

3. Preheat oven to 325F. Grease an 8 inch square pan.

4. In a bowl combine remaining ingredients, except butter. Mix well. Slowly stir in melted butter while tossing with a fork. Use fingers if necessary to mix well.

5. Press one-half of mixture into prepared pan. Top with date mixture. Cover with remaining crumbs and pat smooth.

6. Bake for 35-40 minutes. Cool and cut into 24 bars.

Number of Servings: 24

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CURLY_MIKALA.

Servings Per Recipe: 24
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 194.7
  • Total Fat: 6.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 15.5 mg
  • Sodium: 31.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 32.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.2 g
  • Protein: 3.3 g

Member Reviews
  • BAKINGHEALTHY
    could i use applesauce instead of butter in the crust layer? - 11/28/11
  • HARLEYANGELONE
    Very good!!! Will make again. - 6/12/11