Wheat-Free Date Squares

Submitted by Bobbiann

"Traditional date squares using spelt flour instead of wheat and sucanat instead of brown sugar. You can use 1 1/2 cups whole spelt or 2 cups light spelt instead of part whole and part light. Nice and not too sweet."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 24 squares
• Serves: 24

ingredients

• 1 cup whole spelt flour
• 3⁄4 cup light spelt flour
• 4 1⁄2 cups quick oats
• 1 cup sucanat
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 1⁄4 cups butter
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 lb dates
• water, to cover
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

directions

1. Mix dry (first 7) ingredients together.
2. Boil 1 lb. (or more) dates with a pinch of salt and water level to top of dates. Boil 5-10 minutes—until dates become mushy and water is absorbed. Cool slightly and add 1 teaspoons vanilla.
3. Place half of oat mixture in a lightly greased 9 x 12-inch pan and press down lightly, spread dates over, then top with remaining oat mixture pressing down lightly.
4. Bake at 375ºF for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.