Name: Chewy date bars recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: Makes: 12
Ingredients: 250g (9oz) stoned dates, roughly chopped75g (3oz) demerara sugar; 60g (2½ oz) plain flour; 50g (2oz) porridge oats; 4tbsp vegetable oil; 1tsp baking powder; 1tsp mixed spice; 1tsp vanilla extract; 2 large eggs, beaten; 175g (6oz) pecan nuts, roughly chopped; Icing sugar, to dust

By GoodtoKnow

published 20 July 19

Here's a sweet treat that's actually rather good for you! These date bars are super-tasty but not-too-naughty

Ingredients

250g (9oz) stoned dates, roughly chopped75g (3oz) demerara sugar
60g (2½ oz) plain flour
50g (2oz) porridge oats
4tbsp vegetable oil
1tsp baking powder
1tsp mixed spice
1tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs, beaten
175g (6oz) pecan nuts, roughly chopped
Icing sugar, to dust

You will need:

15cm (6in) square tin, buttered and lined with greaseproof paper

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Method

Heat oven to 180°C (350°F, gas mark 4). Place all the ingredients in order into a bowl. Stir until evenly mixed.
Pour into tin, level the top and put on the middle shelf for 30-35 mins or until the top is firm and browned. Leave for 10 mins, then turn on to a wire rack to cool.
When cold, cut into 12 bars and dust with icing sugar.

Top Tip for making Chewy date bars

Dried dates and oats are high in fibre and give a slow release of energy. Dried fruits contain iron, which is vital for energy production. Eat with orange juice to help absorb the iron.

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