<p class="cook-desc">Made with wholesome oats, chewy dates, and tangy orange juice, Oatmeal Date Bars are a delightful dessert bar with a hint of citrus flavor. Whether you’re looking for a recipe for entertaining or in the mood to bake for the family, this homemade date bar is a wonderful make ahead recipe.</p>
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Servings
36 Bars
Directions
Heat oven to 350°F.
In medium saucepan, combine dates and orange juice; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat; cool slightly.
In large bowl, combine flour, sugar and salt.
Cut in margarine with pastry blender or two knives until mixture is crumbly.
Stir in oats, 1 cup coconut and nuts; mix well.
Reserve 4 cups oat mixture for topping.
Press remaining oat mixture evenly onto bottom of ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
Spread date mixture evenly over crust to within 1/4 inch of edges.
Sprinkle with reserved oat mixture.
Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup coconut, patting gently.
Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until light golden brown.
Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
Cut into bars.
Store tightly covered.
Nutrition Facts
Fact Name
Calories
Fact Value
220
Fact Section
1
Fact Name
Fat
Fact Value
12g
Fact Section
1
Fact Name
Saturated Fat
Fact Value
5g
Fact Section
1
Fact Name
Cholesterol
Fact Value
20mg
Fact Section
1
Fact Name
Sodium
Fact Value
5mg
Fact Section
1
Fact Name
Total Carbohydrate
Fact Value
26g
Fact Section
1
Fact Name
Fiber
Fact Value
2g
Fact Section
1
Fact Name
Sugar
Fact Value
14g
Fact Section
1
Fact Name
Protein
Fact Value
2g
Fact Section
1
Fact Name
Calcium
Fact Value
0%
Fact Section
2
Fact Name
Vitamin D
Fact Value
0%
Fact Section
2
Fact Name
Vitamin C
Fact Value
4%
Fact Section
2
Fact Name
Vitamin A
Fact Value
4%
Fact Section
2
Fact Name
Potassium
Fact Value
4%
Fact Section
2
Fact Name
Iron
Fact Value
6%
Fact Section
2
Fact Name
Thiamin
Fact Value
8%
Fact Section
2
Fact Name
Magnesium
Fact Value
6%
Fact Section
2
Fact Name
Whole Grain
Fact Value
4g
Fact Section
2
Recipe Unique ID
quaker-230-en
Recipe Filters
Recipe Ingredients
Ingredient Amount
One 8-ounce package
Ingredient Value
pitted dates, coarsely chopped
Ingredient Amount
1-1/2 Cup(s)
Ingredient Value
Tropicana Pure Premium® orange juice or Dole® 100% orange juice
Ingredient Amount
2-1/2 Cup(s)
Ingredient Value
all-purpose flour
Ingredient Amount
1-1/2 Cup(s)
Ingredient Value
firmly packed brown sugar
Ingredient Amount
1/2 Teaspoon(s)
Ingredient Value
salt (optional)
Ingredient Amount
3/4 Pound(s)
Ingredient Value
(3 sticks) margarine or butter, chilled and cut into pieces
Ingredient Amount
2 Cup(s)
Ingredient Product
Ingredient Product Title
Quaker® Oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
Ingredient Amount
1-1/2 Cup(s)
Ingredient Value
shredded coconut, divided
Ingredient Amount
1 Cup(s)
Ingredient Value
chopped nuts
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2023-08-28T06:07:27
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