Date Crumb Squares

1. 1

   The day before, soak the dates in 1 cup of water to soften.

2. 2

   Drain, put the dates in a food processor, and process until smooth.

3. 3

   Preheat the oven to 350F

4. 4

   In a large bowl, combine the flour, rolled oats, and walnuts or pecans and mix together well.

5. 5

   In another bowl, blend together the safflower oil, maple syrup, almond extract, and sea salt.

6. 6

   Add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture and mix well.

7. 7

   Press half of the mixture into a greased 12 x 6-inch baking pan.

8. 8

   Spread the pureed dates over the mixture, top with the remaining half of the flour mixture, and press down lightly.

9. 9

   Bake for 30 minutes, or until lightly browned.

10. 10

    Let cool and cut into squares.

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