Date Squares Recipe

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Directions:

  1. Line bottom and sides of a 8 inch (2L) cake pan with parchment paper, leaving 1 inch extending over 2 edges for handles or grease and set aside.
  2. Filling: In a heavy bottomed saucepan, stir together 2 cups (500ml) water, dates, sugar and lemon and orange juices; let stand for 30 minutes. Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium and boil gently, stirring often, until thick enough to mound on a spoon, about 10 minutes. Let cool.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together oats, flour, sugar, cinnamon and salt. With a pastry blender, or if you do not have one then use 2 knives, cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture is crumbly. Press half evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Spread date mixture evenly over the base. Top with the remaining oat mixture, pressing it down lightly.
  4. Bake in centre of 350 F oven until light golden on top, about 40 minutes. Let stand in pan on rack until thoroughly cooled and firm, about 6 hours. Cut into squares. Makes about 24 squares.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 926.16 Kcal (3878 kJ)
Calories from fat 165.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.42g 28%
Cholesterol 40.67mg 14%
Sodium 64.15mg 3%
Potassium 1151.53mg 25%
Total Carbs 193.14g 64%
Sugars 136.16g 545%
Dietary Fiber 16.71g 67%
Protein 11.11g 22%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 3.9mg 22%
Calcium 154.4mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 335.94 Kcal (1407 kJ)
Calories from fat 60.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.68g 28%
Cholesterol 14.75mg 14%
Sodium 23.27mg 3%
Potassium 417.68mg 25%
Total Carbs 70.06g 64%
Sugars 49.39g 545%
Dietary Fiber 6.06g 67%
Protein 4.03g 22%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 6%
Iron 1.4mg 22%
Calcium 56mg 15%

* 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

  • 19.3
    Points
  • 25
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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