Description
These Healthy Date Bars are made with oats, Medjool dates, and chocolate for a naturally sweet and delicious treat. They’re easy to make, refined sugar-free, and packed with fiber—a perfect snack or dessert!
Ingredients
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Oat Crust & Topping:
- 2 cups quick oats
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/3 cup water (plus more if needed)
- 1 cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 cup whole wheat flour (or any flour)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
Date Filling:
- 1 1/2 cups pitted Medjool dates
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (or honey)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Make the oat mixture: In a large bowl, combine oats, coconut oil, coconut sugar, flour, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Pour in water and mix with your hands until it forms a sticky dough. Add more water if too dry.
- Press half of the oat mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
- Prepare the filling: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine dates, maple syrup, and water. Stir for 3-5 minutes until a thick, chunky filling forms. Stir in cocoa powder (if using).
- Spread the date filling evenly over the oat base. Top with remaining oat mixture, gently pressing it down.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use oat flour or almond flour.
- Swap coconut sugar for regular brown sugar if needed.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg