Almond Butter Date Squares Recipe

Name: Almond Butter Date Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Date Filling; 2 1/2 cups medjool dates, pitted and roughly chopped; 1 cup water; Almond crust; 1/2 cup unsalted butter or coconut oil at room temperature, plus more for greasing the baking dish; 1/2 cup almond butter; 6 tablespoons maple syrup; 6 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 tsp teaspoons kosher salt; 2 cups rolled oats; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour or oat flour; 1 1/2 cups almond flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

Servings: persons

Date Filling
2 1/2 cups medjool dates, pitted and roughly chopped
1 cup water
Almond crust
1/2 cup unsalted butter or coconut oil at room temperature, plus more for greasing the baking dish
1/2 cup almond butter
6 tablespoons maple syrup
6 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tsp teaspoons kosher salt
2 cups rolled oats
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour or oat flour
1 1/2 cups almond flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1
Heat the oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Place the dates and water in a small pot. Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer. Cook, stirring once in a while, for 10-15 minutes, until the dates are broken up and the mixture becomes thick.
3
Grease a 10x10-inch or similar size baking dish and line it with overhanging parchment paper. In a big bowl, combine the butter or coconut oil, almond butter, maple syrup, sugar and salt. In a food processor, pulse the oats, flours and baking powder together for 10 seconds or so, until all the oat flakes are broken up into small pieces. Add the other crust ingredients to the food processor and pulse a few times until crumbly. If you don't have a food processor, I recommend using quick cooking oats and to mix the crust with your hands.
4
Press down 3/4 of the crust mixture at the bottom of the prepared pan. Spread the date filling evenly over it. Sprinkle the remaining quarter of the crust over the filling to make a crumble. Bake in the oven for about 60 minutes, until the top is golden brown. Let cool for an hour before cutting the squares.
5
Store them at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

1450

kcal

Calories

Fat

128

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Date Filling, 2 1/2 cups medjool dates, pitted and roughly chopped, 1 cup water, Almond crust, and more.

Yes, Almond Butter Date Squares falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Almond Butter Date Squares

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Variations & substitutions

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