Date Nut Squares Recipe

Name: Date Nut Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups pitted dates, chopped; 1 cup raisins; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 1/4 cups raspberry or berry-blend 100 percent fruit juice; 2 cups walnuts; 1/2 cup oat flour; 1/2 cup barley flour; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/3 cup light agave nectar; 1/4 cup canola oil

Servings: persons

2 cups pitted dates, chopped
1 cup raisins
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups raspberry or berry-blend 100 percent fruit juice
2 cups walnuts
1/2 cup oat flour
1/2 cup barley flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/3 cup light agave nectar
1/4 cup canola oil

1
Preheat the oven to 350F.
2
Lightly oil an 8-inch square baking pan with canola oil spray.
3
To make the filling, place the dates, raisins, vanilla extract, and juice in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
4
Decrease the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until the liquid has been absorbed and the dates have formed a puree.
5
Set aside.
6
Grind 1 cup of the walnuts in a food processor until fine.
7
Chop the remaining walnuts by hand until medium coarse.
8
Place all the walnuts in a bowl.
9
Add the oat flour, barley flour, and cinnamon.
10
Mix well.
11
In a separate bowl, stir together the agave nectar and canola oil.
12
Pour over the flour mixture and combine with a fork or your fingers, until crumbly.
13
Sprinkle slightly more than one half of the crumb mixture into the prepared baking dish.
14
Pat down evenly to form the bottom crust.
15
Spread the date puree over the crumb mixture and top with the remaining crumb mixture.
16
Press down lightly.
17
Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden.
18
Cool for 30 minutes before cutting into squares.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups pitted dates, chopped, 1 cup raisins, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 1/4 cups raspberry or berry-blend 100 percent fruit juice, and more.

Yes, Date Nut 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 Nut Squares

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