Date Filled Cookie Bars (Fat & Dairy Free) Recipe

Name: Date Filled Cookie Bars (Fat & Dairy Free)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ¾ cups rolled oats; 2 cups crisp brown crispy rice cereal; 1 ½ cups whole wheat pastry flour; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon cream of tartar; 1 cup honey; ¾ cup frozen apple juice concentrate (defrosted); 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 teaspoon almond extract; ¾ cup boiling water; ¾ cup chopped dates; ¼ cup raisins

Servings: persons

1 ¾ cups rolled oats
2 cups crisp brown crispy rice cereal
1 ½ cups whole wheat pastry flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup honey
¾ cup frozen apple juice concentrate (defrosted)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon almond extract
¾ cup boiling water
¾ cup chopped dates
¼ cup raisins

1
Preheat oven at 350 F.
2
In large bowl, combine rolled oats, cereal, flour, baking soda and cream of tartar.
3
Set aside.
4
In small saucepan, bring honey and juice concentrate to boil over medium high heat, stirring constantly.
5
Remove from heat; cool for 5 minutes.
6
Add vanilla and almond extracts.
7
Gently stir into cereal mixture.
8
FOR THE FILLING, in blender or food processor, process on high speed boiling water, dates and raisins until pureed, approximately 2 minutes.
9
In 8 x 11 x 2 inch ovenproof glass baking dish, press 2 cups of the cereal mixture in bottom of pan.
10
Using back of spoon, spread filling ont op of cereal mixture, and top with remaining cereal mixture.
11
Bake at 350 F.
12
for 30 to 35 minutes, or until nicely browned.
13
Cool on wire rack for 20 minutes.
14
Cut into 24 bars.

1267

kcal

Calories

Fat

189

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ¾ cups rolled oats, 2 cups crisp brown crispy rice cereal, 1 ½ cups whole wheat pastry flour, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Date Filled Cookie Bars (Fat & Dairy Free) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Date Filled Cookie Bars (Fat & Dairy Free)

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