Healthy Date Oat Squares
Enjoy these wholesome, naturally sweetened oat squares packed with dates and warm spices, perfect for a nutritious snack or dessert.
Ingredients
Dried Fruits and Liquids
- 300 g Medjool dates (see notes)
- 4-6 tbsp water (see notes)
- 50 g butter (dairy or dairy-free)
- 2 tbsp cashew butter (or almond butter, peanut butter, etc.)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 110 g oat flour
- 60 g oats (see notes)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp cardamom
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan) or 350°F.
- Melt the butter and mix with cashew butter and maple syrup in a large bowl.
- Stir in oat flour, oats, baking powder, and salt until crumbly.
- Heat dates with 4 tbsp water until soft, mash into a paste, then add spices and salt.
- Press 3/4 of oat mixture into a lined loaf tin, spread date paste on top, then crumble remaining oat mixture on top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, cool, then slice into squares or bars.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days for best freshness.