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Healthy Date Oat Squares

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 250
Enjoy these wholesome, naturally sweetened oat squares packed with dates and spices, perfect for a nutritious snack or dessert.

Ingredients

Dried Fruits

  • 250 g Medjool dates (see notes)
  • 4-6 tbsp water (see notes)
  • Pinch salt
  • 90 g oat flour (see notes)
  • 75 g oats (see notes)
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp cardamom
  • 120 ml runny tahini (see notes)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  • Mix oats, oat flour, spices, baking powder, and salt.
  • Stir in tahini; set aside.
  • Cook dates with water and salt until smooth.
  • Press 2/3 of oat mixture into a lined tin, spread date paste, then crumble remaining oats on top.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, cool, then slice into squares.

Notes

Store in fridge for up to 4 days.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $10
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Healthy
Keyword: Dates, Oats, snack