Ingredients for Date Bars
- Yellow Cake Mix
- Quick Cooking Oatmeal
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted unsalted butter
- Lemon Juice
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pitted Dates
- White Sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- Maple Extract
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How to Make Date Bars
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
- **Make the Date Filling:**
- In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup chopped dates, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup water, and 2 tablespoons orange juice. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon, for 15-20 minutes, or until thickened. Use a fork or potato masher to break up any large date chunks. Set aside to cool slightly.
- **Make the Oat Crust:**
- In a large bowl, combine 1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix, 3 cups rolled oats, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/2 cup packed brown sugar.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted unsalted butter, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Press two-thirds of the oat mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Spread the cooled date filling evenly over the crust.
- Top with the remaining oat mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool completely before cutting into bars. For easier cutting, chill or partially freeze before slicing.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
10 g
Sugar
307g
Fat
17g
Carbs
35g
