Ramadan Date Bars
Perfectly sweet, irresistibly chewy, and filled with wholesome goodness, these Ramadan Date Bars are the ultimate treat to share during the holy month—or anytime you crave a nutrient-packed dessert. Featuring a luscious homemade date paste sandwiched between a buttery oat crust and crumbly topping, these bars strike the ideal balance between tradition and indulgence. With simple pantry ingredients like rolled oats, pitted dates, and a touch of vanilla, this recipe is both easy to make and wonderfully nostalgic. Whether served as a post-iftar dessert or a grab-and-go snack for suhoor, these bars deliver rich, natural sweetness and satisfying texture in every bite. Perfect for gifting, entertaining, or storing for later, this crowd-pleaser is sure to become a family favorite!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups pitted dates
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the pitted dates and hot water. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the dates have softened and form a thick paste, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 4
In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, baking soda, and salt.
Step 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until it forms a crumbly dough.
Step 6
Press half of the dough mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust.
Step 7
Spread the date paste evenly over the crust layer.
Step 8
Crumble the remaining dough mixture over the date layer, pressing gently to adhere.
Step 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
Step 10
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares or rectangles. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 1139.3 grams (1139.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3263 |
| Total Fat 107.70g | 138% |
| Saturated Fat 57.80g | 289% |
| Cholesterol 248mg | 83% |
| Sodium 1885mg | 82% |
| Total Carbohydrate 578.90g | 211% |
| Dietary Fiber 49.10g | 175% |
| Total Sugars 323.10g | |
| Protein 43.00g | 86% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 444mg | 34% |
| Iron 17mg | 96% |
| Potassium 4017mg | 85% |
Source of Calories