Date Squares (Healthier Version)
Date squares, also known as matrimonial squares, are a popular dessert in Canada and Scotland.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.
Date Squares (Healthier Version)
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
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In a saucepan, combine dates and water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes until dates are soft. Remove from heat and let cool.
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In a mixing bowl, combine oats, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
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Add coconut oil to the dry mixture and mix until crumbly.
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Press half of the oat mixture into the bottom of the greased baking dish.
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Spread the cooled date mixture evenly over the oat layer.
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Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture on top of the date layer.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
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Remove from the oven and let cool for 30 minutes before cutting into squares.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 180kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 6g10%
- Total Carbohydrate 30g10%
- Sugars 15g
- Protein 3g6%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
