Classic Date Bars Recipe

Name: Classic Date Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ozs. chopped Dates; 1/2 cup Water; 1 1/2 tsp. Vanilla; 1 1/2 cups Quick Cooking Oats; 1 1/2 cups All Purpose Flour; 1 cup firmly packed Brown; Sugar; 3/4 tsp. Baking Soda; 3/4 tsp. Salt; 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) Butter (melted); 1 cup finely chopped Walnuts or Pecans

Servings: persons

1
Combine dates and water in saucepabn, bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally for 3 - 4 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in Vanilla.
2
Combine Oats, Flour, Brown Sugar, Baking Soda and Salt in bowl, mix well. Stir in Butter.
3
Spread 2 1/2 cups Oat Mixture in bottom of a 9 inch square baking pan; press gently to make a firm crust. Top with Date filling.
4
Combine nuts with remaining Oat mixture, sprinkle over Date filling. Press gently into filling.
5
Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
6
Cool in pan on wire rack. Cut into 36 squares.

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ozs. chopped Dates, 1/2 cup Water, 1 1/2 tsp. Vanilla, 1 1/2 cups Quick Cooking Oats, and more.

Yes, Classic Date Bars falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Classic Date Bars

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