Healthy Date Oatmeal Bars
Enjoy these nutritious and delicious homemade oatmeal bars, perfect for a quick snack or breakfast on the go.
Ingredients
Dates
- 250 g pitted dates
- 0.25 cup water
- Pinch salt (for date paste)
Oat Base
- 1 cup oat flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 0.5 tsp baking powder
- Pinch salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Oat Base Add-ins
- 0.25 cup peanut butter
- 0.25 cup coconut oil (melted)
Instructions
- Cook dates with water and a pinch of salt over low heat, mashing until smooth to make the date paste.
- Mix oat flour, rolled oats, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl. Add peanut butter and melted coconut oil, then combine.
- Line a loaf pan with parchment, press ⅔ of the oat mixture into the bottom to form a base.
- Spread the date paste evenly over the oat base, then sprinkle remaining ⅓ of the oat mixture on top and press lightly.
- Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden. Cool, then chill to set. Slice into 12 squares and serve.
Notes
Chilling the bars helps prevent crumbling. Feel free to add nuts or seeds for extra texture.