Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 1 1/2 cups (180g)
- Brown sugar: 1 cup (200g)
- Rolled oats: 1 cup (100g)
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Baking soda: 1/2 teaspoon (2g)
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon (1g)
- Butter, melted: 1/2 cup (115g)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
- Pitted dates, chopped: 1 cup (150g)
- Walnuts, chopped: 1/2 cup (50g)
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Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, oats, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Stir in the dates and walnuts.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
Nutritional Information:
- Serving size: 1 bar (1/8 of the recipe)
- Calories: 220
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Dietary fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
Dish Characteristics:
- Chewy and flavorful
- Sweet and rich
- Balanced with oats and walnuts
- Perfect for a dessert or afternoon snack
User Comments:
- "These bars are absolutely delicious! The combination of oats, dates, and walnuts is perfect."
- "I love the chewiness of these bars. They're so satisfying."
- "These bars are a great way to enjoy dates. The sweetness is balanced perfectly by the oats and walnuts."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have chopped walnuts, you can substitute another type of nut, such as pecans or almonds.
- If your dates are dry, you can soak them in hot water for a few minutes to soften them.
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting them into bars, otherwise they may crumble.
