Oatmeal bars with dates
12 servings
40 minutes
Oat bars with dates are an amazing combination of sweetness and nutrition inspired by European healthy eating traditions. Dates provide a velvety texture and natural caramel sweetness, while oats create a tender crumbly base. This recipe uses cinnamon for a subtle spicy aroma and sunflower seeds for crunch and flavor richness. These bars make an excellent snack throughout the day, providing an energy boost from natural ingredients. They are convenient to take on the go, to work, or enjoy at home with a cup of tea. Easy to prepare, this recipe requires no complex skills and the result delights with its balance of taste and nutrition. Each serving offers the coziness of homemade baking and the healing power of nature.
1
Preheat the oven to 200°C.
2
Remove the pits from the dates and blend with coconut oil and water until a smooth paste. Add oats, sunflower seeds, and cinnamon to the paste and mix.
- Dates: 20 pieces
- Coconut oil: 3 teaspoons
- Water: 300 ml
- Oat flakes: 400 g
- Sunflower seeds: 100 g
- Ground cinnamon: 2 teaspoons
3
Line a baking tray with parchment paper or grease it with coconut oil (or ghee). Evenly spread the prepared mixture on the tray and bake in the oven for 35 minutes. Remove from the oven, let cool for about 15 minutes, and then cut into bars.
- Coconut oil: 3 teaspoons
4
Store the ready bars in a container with a closed lid at room temperature.