Whole Wheat Date Bars Recipe

Indulge in these irresistible Whole Wheat Date Bars! Light and chewy, they're packed with moist dates and crunchy nuts, yet surprisingly low in sugar and fat. Made with naturally sweet dates, these bars are a guilt-free treat perfect for breakfast, snacking, or dessert. The recipe includes helpful tips for working with mushy dates, ensuring perfectly textured bars every time. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 90.6 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Whole Wheat Date Bars

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How to Make Whole Wheat Date Bars

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour an 8x8 inch or 9x9 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup pitted dates (very moist and mushy are best!), 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of baking soda. Beat with an electric mixer until well combined and smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the date mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Stir in 1/4 cup golden syrup (or honey).
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached (the top will be slightly firm and springy).
  8. Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into 16 squares or 32 bars (2x1 inches).
  9. For easier cutting of sticky dates, dip your knife or scissors in flour first.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

46g

Fat

2g

Carbs

5g