Date and Cherry Oatmeal Squares Recipe

Name: Date and Cherry Oatmeal Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups chopped dates; 1 (2 5/8 ounce) bag dried cherries (I used Bare Fruit Organic); 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 cup cold water (I used cold Rooibos Tea); ½ cup dry sweetener (I used Xylitol); 1 ¾ cups oats (the quick cooking kind); 1 cup gluten-free flour, mix; ¼ cup sorghum flour; ¼ cup malted barley flour; ¼ cup mesquite flour; ¾ cup cold Earth Balance margarine; ¼ teaspoon baking soda; ¼ cup brown sugar

Servings: persons

2 cups chopped dates
1 (2 5/8 ounce) bag dried cherries (I used Bare Fruit Organic)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup cold water (I used cold Rooibos Tea)
½ cup dry sweetener (I used Xylitol)
1 ¾ cups oats (the quick cooking kind)
1 cup gluten-free flour, mix
¼ cup sorghum flour
¼ cup malted barley flour
¼ cup mesquite flour
¾ cup cold Earth Balance margarine
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ cup brown sugar

1
Prepare the filling first.
2
Chop the dates and cherries to ensure there are no pits in the fruit.
3
Add to a medium sauce pan, add the lemon juice, sugar and cold water.
4
Bring to a boil and cook slowly stirring often to ensure it doesn't burn or stick.
5
This will thicken up.
6
Once its cooked set aside to cool.
7
Prepare your oatmeal crust.
8
Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl and work the cold margarine into the oat/flour mixture until you have a crumbly mixture the size of large peas.
9
Put 1/2 the oat/flour mixture into an 8x8 inch pan and press into the bottom.
10
Put the cooled date/cherry mixture on top of the crust and using an offset spatula spread it evenly on the crust.
11
Pour the rest of the oat/flour crust on top of the date/cherry mixture and pat down lightly.
12
Bake at 350'F for 35-40 minutes or until the top is golden.
13
When cool cut in squares.
14
Bon Appetit!

398

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
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: 2 cups chopped dates, 1 (2 5/8 ounce) bag dried cherries (I used Bare Fruit Organic), 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 cup cold water (I used cold Rooibos Tea), and more.

Yes, Date and Cherry Oatmeal 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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Date and Cherry Oatmeal Squares

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