Canadian Date Squares: Easy Delight to Satisfy Your Sweet Cravings
A delicious treat made with oats and dates that satisfies your sweet cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 squares 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Canadian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup pitted dates, chopped
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the rolled oats, flour, and brown sugar.
- Add melted butter to the dry ingredients and stir until combined.
- Press half of the mixture into the bottom of a greased baking pan.
- In a saucepan, combine chopped dates and water; cook over medium heat until dates are soft.
- Spread the date mixture over the crust in the baking pan.
- Top with the remaining oat mixture and press down lightly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute butter with coconut oil.
- These squares are great for meal prep and can be enjoyed as a snack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Canadian Date Squares, dessert, sweet snacks