OATMEAL DATE BARS
I've been making these bars for almost 50 years. I remember my dad saying they were the best he ever tasted. Use your food processor to easily grind the oats.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Place oats in a food processor, cover and process until finely ground; set aside. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Combine the oats, flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. , Divide in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll half of dough to fit a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan; set aside. , In a large saucepan, combine the dates, sugar, water and lemon juice if desired; bring to a boil. Cool for 10 minutes. , Spread over crust. Roll remaining dough to fit pan; place over filling and seal edges. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Combine glaze ingredients; spread over bars while warm. Cool on a wire rack before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 81mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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Md Fahime
[email protected]I love these bars! They're the perfect combination of chewy, sweet, and nutty. I'll definitely be making them again and again.
Nedim
[email protected]These bars are a bit dry, but they're still good. I think I'll try adding some more butter or oil next time.
Razib Morol
[email protected]I've been looking for a healthy oatmeal bar recipe and this one is perfect! They're delicious and they're made with wholesome ingredients.
Bart Joubert
[email protected]These bars are a great make-ahead snack. I like to make a batch on the weekend and then have them on hand for the week.
Candice Van Heerden
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of dates, but I really enjoyed these bars. The oats and nuts balance out the sweetness of the dates perfectly.
Rjay lyn Lao fuentes
[email protected]These bars are so easy to make and they're a great way to use up leftover oats. I also love that they're a healthy snack that's packed with fiber.
Mufajjol Miya
[email protected]I made these bars for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. I'll definitely be making them again.
Khattak Gulona
[email protected]These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.
S M Chowdhury
[email protected]I've made these oatmeal date bars several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love that they're a healthy snack that I can feel good about giving to my family.
Nathaniel Holmes
[email protected]These oatmeal date bars are a delightful treat! They're chewy, sweet, and packed with flavor. I love the combination of oats, dates, and nuts. They're the perfect snack or breakfast on the go.