Oat-Date Bars
Serves 10
Time 40 min
A basic bar recipe that yields ten naturally sweet, filling snacks for a pittance! Made primarily from dates, they're dairy-free and low in fat and sodium, with no added sugar.
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Ingredients
- 2/3 cup chopped pitted dates, divided
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
Method
Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease an 8x8-inch baking pan.
In a blender, combine 1/3 cup of the dates and 1/2 cup water; blend until very smooth.
Add egg and blend just until combined. In a medium bowl, combine oats, flour, cinnamon, baking powder and salt and whisk until combined.
Add date-and-water mixture and remaining 1/3 cup chopped dates; stir until moistened.
Scrape into the prepared pan, level the top with a spatula, and bake until firm and lightly browned around the edges, about 17 minutes.
Cool in the pan and cut into 10 bars.
Bars keep in an airtight container for about a week.
They can also be individually wrapped and frozen until ready to eat; allow about 2 hours for them to thaw.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 100 calories (15 from fat), 1.5g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 20mg cholesterol, 50mg sodium, 21g carbohydrates (3g dietary fiber, 8g sugar), 3g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 2/3 cup chopped pitted dates, divided
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt