Decadent (Vegan!) Date Squares Recipe

Name: Decadent (Vegan!) Date Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Date filling; 1 cup dates, chopped; 1 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; Crust; 1/2 cup rice flour; 1/4 cup tapioca flour; 1/2 cup rolled oats; 1/8 cup sugar; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1/4 cup applesauce; Topping; 1/2 cup rolled oats; 1/4 cup rice flour; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon applesauce

Servings: persons

Date filling
1 cup dates, chopped
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Crust
1/2 cup rice flour
1/4 cup tapioca flour
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/8 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 cup applesauce
Topping
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup rice flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon applesauce

1
For the date filling, combine dates, water, and vanilla in a small saucepan and simmer until liquid is absorbed (approx. 15 minutes). Set aside to cool slightly.
2
For the crust, in a large bowl, stir together rice flour, tapioca flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
3
Add in canola oil and apple sauce and stir until well mixed.
4
Pat oat mixture evenly into a lightly oiled 8x8 baking pan.
5
Spoon date mixture evenly over the oat mixture.
6
For the topping, in a small bowl, combine oats, rice flour, sugar and apple sauce and stir until it is a crumbly consistency.
7
Sprinkle topping mixture over the date layer evenly.
8
Bake at 350F for 20 - 25 minutes.

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Date filling, 1 cup dates, chopped, 1 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and more.

Yes, Decadent (Vegan!) Date Squares falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Decadent (Vegan!) Date Squares

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