Oatmeal and Date Bars

Satisfy your sweet tooth with these irresistible Oatmeal and Date Bars—a perfect balance of wholesome textures and natural sweetness. These bars feature a buttery oatmeal crust and crumbly topping, sandwiching a rich, naturally sweet date filling made from simmered dates and vanilla. With just 15 minutes of prep and a short bake time, they’re an easy and delightful treat for breakfast on the go, midday snacks, or dessert. Packed with old-fashioned rolled oats and fiber-rich dates, they’re a healthier alternative to traditional sugary bars without compromising on flavor. Serve them warm or at room temperature, and enjoy a treat that’s as comforting as it is satisfying. Ideal for meal prep, these bars store beautifully in an airtight container for up to a week!

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups Old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.75 cups Brown sugar
• 0.75 cups Unsalted butter, melted
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 2 cups Chopped dates
• 0.5 cups Water
• 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the chopped dates and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the dates become soft and form a thick paste, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Set aside to cool.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt.

Step 4

Pour the melted butter into the dry mixture and stir until the ingredients are evenly combined and crumbly.

Step 5

Press half of the oat mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form a crust.

Step 6

Spread the date filling evenly over the oat crust, ensuring it reaches all edges.

Step 7

Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over the top of the date filling, pressing gently 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 or rectangles for serving.

Step 10

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or refrigerate for longer shelf life.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1048.2 grams (1048.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3770

Total Fat 158.20g	203%
Saturated Fat 93.50g	468%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 388mg	129%
Sodium 1272mg	55%
Total Carbohydrate 573.10g	208%
Dietary Fiber 40.60g	145%
Total Sugars 296.80g
Protein 45.40g	91%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 428mg	33%
Iron 18mg	99%
Potassium 3030mg	64%

*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: 36.5%

Protein: 4.7%

Carbs: 58.8%