Mom’s Oatmeal Date Bars
Boil together:
1 cup of chopped, pitted dates
1/2 cup sugar (or whey low)
1 cup water
Mix together:
2 1/2 cups oatmeal
2 cups King Arthur white whole wheat flour
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 cup butter, softened (I use smart balance butter sticks)
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp baking soda dissolved in 1 tbsp boiling water
Combine dates, 1/2 cup sugar and 1 cup water in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook until thickened.
Into the pot...
Thickened and ready to cool.
Cool mixture completely and combine remaining ingredients in order given. Mix thoroughly.
Pack one half of mixture in a 9x13 pan sprayed with cooking spray, pressing lightly.
Spread date mixture over top.
Top with the other half of oatmeal mixture, pressing lightly.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes until lightly golden on top. Remove from the oven
and cut into squares while warm. These bars are so delicious with a tall, cold glass of milk!
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