Montego Bay Bars Recipe

Name: Montego Bay Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. cut-up dates; 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar; 3/4 c. water; 1/2 sq. unsweetened chocolate; 1/3 c. softened butter or margarine; 1/2 c. brown sugar; 3/4 c. all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. baking soda; 3/4 c. quick cooking oats; 1/3 c. finely chopped nuts

Servings: persons

1
Heat oven to 400u00b0.
2
Grease a square 8 x 8 x 2-inch or 9 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
3
Cook dates, granulated sugar, water and chocolate over low heat, stirring constantly about 10 minutes or until mixture thickens.
4
Cool.
5
Cream butter and brown sugar.
6
Mix in remaining ingredients.
7
Press half the mixture evenly in bottom of pan. Spread with date mixture.
8
Top with remaining crumble mixture, pressing lightly.
9
Bake 25 to 30 minutes.
10
Cool; then cut into bars.

694

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 c. cut-up dates, 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar, 3/4 c. water, 1/2 sq. unsweetened chocolate, and more.

Yes, Montego Bay Bars 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Montego Bay Bars

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