Jiffy Date Bars

Experience the perfect blend of chewy sweetness and buttery crumble with these delightful Jiffy Date Bars! This quick and easy recipe features a luscious date filling made with pitted dates simmered to perfection, nestled between layers of a lightly sweetened oat and brown sugar crust. Perfect for snack time or dessert, these bars deliver a nostalgic treat with just the right amount of indulgence. Ready in under an hour and boasting wholesome ingredients like old-fashioned oats and a touch of vanilla, they’re ideal for satisfying your sweet tooth without being overly decadent. Whether you’re hosting guests or craving a homemade treat, these bars are guaranteed to impress. Make them today for a timeless, crowd-pleasing delight! Keywords: Jiffy Date Bars, homemade date bars, oatmeal crust recipe, quick dessert bars.

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 2 cups dates (pitted and chopped)
• 1 cup water
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.75 cups unsalted butter (melted)
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, combine the chopped dates, water, and granulated sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens into a paste-like consistency, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, oats, light brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Mix well to combine.

Step 4

Pour the melted butter and vanilla extract into the dry mixture. Stir until the mixture is crumbly and evenly moistened.

Step 5

Press half of the oat mixture firmly into the prepared baking pan to create the bottom crust.

Step 6

Spread the cooled date mixture evenly over the crust, creating a smooth layer.

Step 7

Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the date layer, gently pressing it down to adhere.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.

Step 10

Serve and enjoy your delightful Jiffy Date Bars!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1295.5 grams (1295.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4231

Total Fat 156.00g	200%
Saturated Fat 93.20g	466%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 388mg	129%
Sodium 1302mg	57%
Total Carbohydrate 709.00g	258%
Dietary Fiber 38.30g	137%
Total Sugars 465.00g
Protein 41.80g	84%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 470mg	36%
Iron 17mg	93%
Potassium 3209mg	68%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.9%

Protein: 3.8%

Carbs: 64.3%