Date and Orange Spice Squares Recipe

Name: Date and Orange Spice Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces whole pitted dates; 1 cup orange juice; ⅓ cup vegetable oil; 2 large eggs; 1 ½ teaspoons grated orange zest; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; ⅓ cup low-fat plain yogurt; 1 cup all-purpose flour; ½ cup whole wheat flour; 1 cup Splenda sugar substitute; 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder; 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg

Servings: persons

8 ounces whole pitted dates
1 cup orange juice
⅓ cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 ½ teaspoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
⅓ cup low-fat plain yogurt
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup whole wheat flour
1 cup Splenda sugar substitute
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
½ teaspoon baking soda
⅛ teaspoon nutmeg

1
Preheat oven to 350F
2
Spray a 9-inch square baking pan with vegetable spray.
3
Put the dates and orange juice in a saucepan.
4
Bring to a boil, cover and reduce the heat to low.
5
Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring often, or until the dates are soft and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
6
Mash with a wooden spoon until combined.
7
In a large bowl, mix together the oil, eggs, orange zest, vanilla and yogurt.
8
Stir in the date mixture and mix well.
9
In another bowl, combine both flours, the Splenda, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and nutmeg, and add to the wet ingredients.
10
Mix until just combined.
11
Pour into the prepared baking pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a tester inserted in the middle comes out clean.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces whole pitted dates, 1 cup orange juice, ⅓ cup vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Date and Orange Spice 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.

Date and Orange Spice Squares

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