Date Bars

Jamilah's Kitchen's Note:

Honey Date Nut Bars

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

CRUST INGREDIENTS

• 1 ¾ cups oatmeal
• ½ cup wheat germ
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ cup butter , melted
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 4 tablespoons applesauce

DATE FILLING

• 1 lb chopped dates
• ¾ cup honey
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup chopped nuts

Directions:

1. Make the filling: Boil dates, honey, and water until thick, about 5-10 minutes.
2. add the nuts.
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. Smooth on Apple Sauce.
7. Press lightly.
8. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
9. Cut into squares when cool. Place in fridge to firm up.