Easy Gluten Free Date Crumble Bars

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Published Jul 21, 2026 ∙ Kristina Stosek

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Meet My New Obsession, Gluten-Free Date Bars! Plant-based, wholesome, chewy, slightly sweet, and packed with all the good stuff. Think oats, dates, almond flour, and a little zing from lemon juice. Oh, and don’t even get me started on the flavor and perfect texture! They are addictively delicious.

3 stacked gluten free date bars on parchment paper

Why You’ll Love These Gluten Free Date Bars

These easy gluten free and vegan date bars combine a sweet, date filling with a hint of fresh lemon, with layers of buttery-style oat crumble for a classic homemade vegan dessert. They’re easy to make, naturally sweetened and keep up to a week at room temperature.

When it comes to flavor, dried dates bring a naturally sweet, caramel-like richness that makes them perfect for gluten free bars, muffins, and cakes, including my Gluten-Free Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake.

The Oat Crumble Layers: The Key to Classic Date Bars

The secret to these gluten free date bars is the simple oat crumble that creates both the base and topping. Made with certified gluten free rolled oats, almond flour, coconut sugar, and coconut oil, the crumble mixture comes together quickly in a food processor for an easy, fuss-free recipe.

Once prepared, the crumble is layered with the homemade date filling, half pressed into the pan, followed by the sweet filling, then finished with the remaining crumble mixture. As it bakes, the layers become golden and slightly crisp while the date filling stays soft and chewy.

The result is a classic gluten free and vegan date bar with the perfect contrast of buttery-style crumble and rich caramel-like date flavor.

Step-by-Step Assembly of Date-Oat Crumble Bars

Step-by-Step Assembly of Date-Oat Crumble Bars, first layer of coat crumble pressed into a pan, layer of date mixture and topped with remaining oat crumble

Press slightly more than half of the crumble mixture firmly into the prepared pan. Spread the date filling evenly over the crumble layer, then sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture on top and lightly press down with a spatula.

How to Serve Gluten Free Date Bars

These gluten free date bars are delicious on their own, but you can easily turn them into an even more special treat:

  • As a snack or dessert: Enjoy them as they are with a cup of coffee or tea, or energy snack.
  • With yogurt: Serve a bar with coconut yogurt or your favorite dairy-free yogurt for a creamy contrast.
  • With chocolate: Drizzle melted dark chocolate over the bars for an extra indulgent touch.
  • Warm with ice cream: Gently warm a slice and serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or dairy-free ice cream.
  • On a dessert platter: Add them to a platter with cookies, brownies, or other favorite treats.
  • Crumbled as a topping: Use leftover bars as a crumble topping for yogurt bowls or other desserts. YUM!

3 gluten free date bars stacked on top of each other

FAQ: All Your Burning Questions Answered

  • Can I use something other than almond flour?
    Absolutely! You can sub in oat flour or even a gluten-free all-purpose flour if that’s what you have on hand. Just note that they will be dryer, but still be tasty!

  • What if I don’t have coconut sugar?
    No problem! You can use brown sugar, maple syrup or date syrup as a substitute. The texture might change a bit, but the flavor will still be delicious.

  • How long will these bars stay fresh?
    These bars are great for up to a week when stored in an airtight container at room temperature. You can also freeze them for up to 2 months if you want to save some for later!

Nutrition Highlights

These gluten free date crumble bars offer a satisfying balance of wholesome ingredients, including fiber-rich dates, certified gluten-free oats, and almond flour. The natural sweetness comes from dates and coconut sugar, while the oat and almond flour crumble adds texture along with plant-based nutrients.

Each bar provides a delicious homemade treat with a little more substance than a traditional dessert.

More Gluten Free Bar Recipes to Try

If you love these gluten free date bars, try some of my favorite easy homemade bar recipes:

Gluten-Free Apple Pie Bars

Gluten Free Breakfast Bar

No-Bake Pumpkin Seed Cranberry Bars (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

No Bake Lemon Coconut Bars – gluten free, vegan

Gluten Free Blackberry Crumble Bar

Gluten-Free Strawberry Oatmeal Bars with Chocolate

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Easy Gluten Free Date Crumble Bars

13 reviews
Published Jul 21, 2026 · Kristina Stosek
Prep Time:
15 min
Cooking Time:
35 min
Serves:
16

Ingredients

3 cups (13 ½ oz.) whole pitted dried dates
1 cup water
3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
¼ tsp. pure vanilla extract
2 cup (160g) certified gluten-free rolled oats
1 ¼ cups (185 g) gluten free all-purpose flour blend
¾ cup (84 g) blanched almond flour
1 cup (200g) coconut sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
¼ tsp. Sea salt
1 cup coconut oil, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8 x 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the date filling: Add dates and water to a saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally and breaking up the dates until softened and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Cool slightly, then stir in lemon juice and vanilla
  3. Make the crumble mixture: Add oats, gluten-free flour blend, almond flour, coconut sugar, baking soda, and salt to a food processor. Pulse several times until combined. Add melted coconut oil and pulse just until the mixture becomes crumbly. Do not over-process
  4. Assemble the bars: Press slightly more than half of the crumble mixture firmly into the prepared pan. Spread the date filling evenly over the crumble layer, then sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture on top and lightly press down with a spatula.
  5. Bake: Bake for 35 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden. Cool completely in the pan before slicing.

Nutrition Info

  • Per serving: Calories: ~280 Total Fat: ~14 g Saturated Fat: ~10 g Carbohydrates: ~38 g Fiber: ~4 g Sugars: ~23 g Protein: ~4 g Sodium: ~75 mg Values are estimates and may vary depending on the specific gluten-free flour blend, almond flour brand, and coconut sugar used.

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  1. Ashley

    Moist and delicious, will be making these date bars again.

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