Cinnamon Date Breakfast Bars
Cuisine: Breakfast
 
Ingredients
  • 2 cups pitted dates
  • ½ tsp. cinnamon
  • ½ cup water
  • 1¾ cups quick-cooking rolled oats
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • ½ cup + 3 tbsp. oil
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. baking soda
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray an 8 x 8 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and line with parchment paper.
  2. In a food processor, pulse dates and cinnamon. Gradually drizzle water in from the top while food processor is on. Be careful not to add the water too fast or it will splash up and potentially leak out the top of your food processor.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine oats, flour, oil, honey, salt, and baking soda.
  4. Press about ⅔ of the oat mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, ensuring you press down firmly with your hands.
  5. Bake for 10 minutes.
  6. Spread date mixture on top of oats. The date mixture is sticky and the pan is hot, so you can certainly let the pan cool down slightly if needed.
  7. Spread the remaining oat mixture on top, pressing gently with fingers.
  8. Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Allow to cool in baking dish before removing and slicing. Enjoy!
Recipe by For the Love of Gourmet at https://fortheloveofgourmet.com/cinnamon-date-breakfast-bars/