Oatmeal Date Bars Recipe

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Oatmeal Date Bars
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Ingredients
17
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Nutrition
240
Calories
Total time
45
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • filling:
  • 3 cups chopped dates (about 1 lb)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 to 2 tbsp lemon juice , optional
  • glaze:
  • 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp milk

Directions:

  1. Place oats in a food processor, cover and process until finely ground; set aside. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Combine the oats, flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition.
  2. Divide in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll half of dough to fit a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan; set aside.
  3. In a large saucepan, combine the dates, sugar, water and lemon juice if desired; bring to a boil. Cool for 10 minutes.
  4. Spread over crust. Roll remaining dough to fit pan; place over filling and seal edges. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Combine glaze ingredients; spread over bars while warm. Cool on a wire rack before cutting. Yield: 3 dozen.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 240.44 Kcal (1007 kJ)
Calories from fat 41.7 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.63g 7%
Cholesterol 0.4mg 0%
Sodium 80.76mg 3%
Potassium 104.71mg 2%
Total Carbs 47.49g 16%
Sugars 23.15g 93%
Dietary Fiber 1.14g 5%
Protein 2.56g 5%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1%
Iron 0.3mg 1%
Calcium 15.5mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 248.85 Kcal (1042 kJ)
Calories from fat 43.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.8g 7%
Cholesterol 0.41mg 0%
Sodium 83.59mg 3%
Potassium 108.38mg 2%
Total Carbs 49.15g 16%
Sugars 23.96g 93%
Dietary Fiber 1.18g 5%
Protein 2.65g 5%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1%
Iron 0.3mg 1%
Calcium 16mg 2%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 5
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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