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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.
Why You’ll Love These Date Bars: No Gluten, No Problem!
I know what you’re thinking: Gluten-free? Will they actually taste good? Trust me, I’ve got you covered. These date bars are the perfect balance of sweet, nutty, and wholesome. You can bite into one without feeling guilty, knowing it’s packed with nourishing ingredients like dates (hello, natural sweetness), almond flour (nutty goodness), and coconut sugar (because refined sugar, who?). You won’t miss gluten for a second.
Serving Your Gluten-Free Date Bars: Tasty Ideas to Try!
Plain and Simple: Enjoy the date bars on their own as a satisfying snack or dessert.
With a Dollop of Yogurt or Whipped Cream: Serve a slice of date bar with a dollop of Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt for added creaminess.
Drizzled with Chocolate: Melt some dark chocolate and drizzle it over the date bars for an extra decadent touch.
Accompanied by Fresh Fruit: Serve the date bars alongside fresh fruit such as sliced strawberries, bananas, or raspberries for a refreshing contrast.
Warmed with Ice Cream: Warm up the date bars slightly and serve them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a comforting dessert option.
On a Dessert Platter: Include date bars in a dessert platter alongside other treats like cookies, brownies, and fruit tarts for variety.
As a Breakfast Option: Enjoy a date bar as part of a balanced breakfast alongside a cup of coffee or tea and some fresh fruit.
Crumbled as Topping: Crumble the date bars and use them as a topping for oatmeal, yogurt bowls, or smoothie bowls for added flavor and texture.
In Lunch Boxes or Picnic Baskets: Pack individual portions of date bars in lunch boxes or picnic baskets for a convenient and nutritious snack on the go.
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 maple syrup or date syrup as a substitute. The texture might change a bit, but the flavor will still be on point.
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!
The Oat Layer: The Secret to the Perfect Date Bar
Now, here’s where the magic happens: the date mixture is tucked between two layers of oat crumb. And the best part? The oat layer is made entirely in the food processor, so it’s ridiculously easy and quick to put together. No complicated steps here—just a few pulses, and you’re golden.
Once the oat mixture is ready, you press half of it into your baking pan, layer on the sticky-sweet date filling, then top it off with the remaining oat mixture. Pop it in the oven, and let the baking do the rest.
What you’ll end up with are rich, chewy bars that have a perfect balance of oat crunch and date sweetness. The bars are dense, satisfying, and easy to slice into perfect little squares. Honestly, these gluten-free date bars are so good, they might just earn the title of “Best Ever.”
When it comes to taste, dried dates have an intense caramel flavour adding extra flavor to your bars, muffins, and cakes such as Gluten-Free Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake. Enjoy!
Craving More? Check Out These 6 Delicious & Nutritious Gluten-Free Bar Recipes!
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Preheat oven to 350 F and line an 8 x 8-inch square pan with parchment paper
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In a saucepan, combine dates and water. Cook over medium to high heat, occasionally stirring while breaking up the dates until the dates soften and the liquid evaporates. About 5 minutes. Cool slightly, then add lemon juice and vanilla
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In a food processor, add oats, flour, coconut sugar, baking soda and salt and pulse few times until all ingredients are well combined
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Add melted coconut oil and pulse until crumbly, do not over process
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Press a little more than half of the oat mixture firmly onto the bottom of the pan
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Spoon the date filling over the crust and top with remaining oat mixture. Using a spatula lightly press down the topping
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Bake for 35 minutes or until the top is lightly browned
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Cool completely in the pan before slicing
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Ashley
Moist and delicious, will be making these date bars again.
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