Sarah's Powdered Date Bars

Sweet, chewy, and utterly irresistible, Sarah’s Powdered Date Bars are the perfect balance of wholesome comfort and indulgent flavor. These delightful bars feature a luscious, homemade date filling sandwiched between two layers of buttery, cinnamon-spiced oat crumble, creating a texture that is both tender and satisfyingly crumbly. Finished with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar, they have just the right touch of sweetness. Ready in under an hour, this easy recipe calls for basic pantry staples like pitted dates, old-fashioned oats, and brown sugar, making it an ideal choice for a quick dessert or snack. Perfect for holiday gatherings, coffee breaks, or as a grab-and-go treat, these date bars will have everyone reaching for seconds. Whether you're baking for loved ones or treating yourself, Sarah’s Powdered Date Bars are bound to become your new favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups pitted dates
• 0.5 cups water
• 0.25 cups granulated sugar
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups old-fashioned oats
• 0.75 cups brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.75 cups unsalted butter, melted
• 0.25 cups powdered sugar, for dusting

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, combine the pitted dates and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the dates break down and form a thick, jam-like consistency (about 8-10 minutes). Remove from heat, stir in the granulated sugar, and let the mixture cool.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.

Step 4

Pour the melted butter into the dry ingredients and mix until crumbly and well combined.

Step 5

Press half of the oat mixture firmly into the prepared baking pan to form the base layer.

Step 6

Spread the cooled date filling evenly over the base layer.

Step 7

Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the date filling and gently press it down into an even layer.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.

Step 9

Remove the pan from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, use the parchment overhang to lift the bars out of the pan.

Step 10

Dust the top of the bars with powdered sugar before slicing into 12 squares or bars.

Step 11

Serve and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1314.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4610.6

Total Fat 156.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 92.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 387.5mg	0%
Sodium 1252.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 809.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 50.4g	0%
Total Sugars 547.7g
Protein 44.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 589.9mg	0%
Iron 19.1mg	0%
Potassium 4274.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.2%

Protein: 3.7%

Carbs: 67.1%