Date Bars from my Childhood Recipe

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Date Bars from my Childhood
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Ingredients:

  • 1 3/4 cups oatmeal
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Directions:

  1. Make the filling: Boil dates, sugar, and water until thick, about 5-10 minutes.
  2. Add 1 TBSP butter, the vanilla, and the walnuts.
  3. Set aside to cool a bit.
  4. Prepare the crust: Combine all dry ingredients with the melted butter.
  5. Press half of the mixture into a lightly greased 13 x 9 pan.
  6. Cover with filling mixture and top with remaining half of crust mixture.
  7. Press lightly.
  8. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
  9. NO LONGER THAN THAT!
  10. Cut into squares when cool.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 442.83 Kcal (1854 kJ)
Calories from fat 160.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.87g 27%
Cholesterol 24.79mg 8%
Sodium 585.89mg 24%
Potassium 339.74mg 7%
Total Carbs 67.9g 23%
Sugars 39.74g 159%
Dietary Fiber 5.12g 20%
Protein 6.4g 13%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 2.3mg 13%
Calcium 104mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 338.49 Kcal (1417 kJ)
Calories from fat 122.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.66g 27%
Cholesterol 18.95mg 8%
Sodium 447.84mg 24%
Potassium 259.69mg 7%
Total Carbs 51.9g 23%
Sugars 30.38g 159%
Dietary Fiber 3.92g 20%
Protein 4.89g 13%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 1.8mg 13%
Calcium 79.5mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.5
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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