Oatmeal Bars with Dates and Walnuts Recipe

Name: Oatmeal Bars with Dates and Walnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 3/4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats; 3/4 cup whole wheat flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon allspice; 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature; 2 cups packed light brown sugar; 3 large eggs; 2 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups walnuts (about 5 1/2 ounces), toasted and chopped; 1 cup dates (5 ounces), pitted and coarsely chopped; Vegetable oil cooking spray

Servings: persons

2 3/4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon allspice
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 cups packed light brown sugar
3 large eggs
2 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups walnuts (about 5 1/2 ounces), toasted and chopped
1 cup dates (5 ounces), pitted and coarsely chopped
Vegetable oil cooking spray

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Finely grind 1 1/4 cups oats in a food processor.
3
Stir together ground oats, 1 cup whole oats, the whole wheat fl our, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and allspice in a large bowl.
4
With an electric mixer beat butter and brown sugar on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
5
Mix in eggs and vanilla.
6
Reduce speed to low; mix in oat mixture until just combined.
7
Mix in walnuts and dates.
8
Coat a 9 by 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
9
Using an offset spatula, spread batter evenly in dish.
10
Scatter remaining 1/2 cup whole oats over top.
11
Bake, rotating dish halfway through, until golden and a cake tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
12
Let cool completely in dish on a wire rack.
13
Cut into bars.
14
Cookies can be stored between layers of parchment in airtight containers at room temperature up to 3 days.

1447

kcal

Calories

Fat

174

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 3/4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats, 3/4 cup whole wheat flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt, and more.

Yes, Oatmeal Bars with Dates and Walnuts 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.

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Oatmeal Bars with Dates and Walnuts

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Variations & substitutions

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