Date Bars
Prep:
30 mins
Cook:
25 mins
These date bars are an excellent source of fibre and vitamins, as well as being a tempting treat.
180g rolled oats
260g plain flour, sifted
¼ tsp salt
270g soft brown sugar
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
280g unsalted butter, softened
30g roughly chopped raw almonds.
425g pitted dates, diced
310ml water
90g soft brown sugar
1 ¼ tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice (about half a lemon’s worth)
Preheat the oven to 170°C or gas mark 3. Grease and line a 23cm square baking tray.
In a large bowl, combine the oats, flour, salt, sugar and bicarbonate of soda. Add the butter and mix until crumbly. Press half the mixture into the bottom of the prepared tray.
In a small pan over a medium heat, combine the dates, water and brown sugar. Bring to the boil and cook until thickened. Stir in the lemon juice and remove from the heat.
Spread the filling evenly over the base, then pat the remaining crumb mixture over the top. Sprinkle with the chopped almonds.
Bake in the oven for 20 – 25 minutes, or until the top is lightly toasted. Remove from the oven and allow to cool fully before cutting into the desired number of pieces.
Preparation Time
30 minutes
Cooking Time
25 minutes
Main ingredients
Dairy, Flour, Fruit, Sugar
Recipe Type
Cakes & Baking, Entertaining, Kids Food, Lunch Box
Level of Difficulty
Fiddly
