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Medium 3 hr 22 min~470 kcal 2/10
Date Squares
Canadian date squares layer soft date filling between buttery oat crumbs for a home-style bar dessert.
Medium⏱️ 55 min📖 1 min readServes 12~260 kcal🇨🇦 Canadian🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 35 min cook
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Timeline
Total 55 min- Prep20 min
- Cooking35 min
Ingredients
12 servings
Quick:
- 450 g Pitted dates
- 1.3 cup(~260 ml) Water
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Rolled oats
- 1.5 cup(~300 ml) Flour
- 0.8 cup(~160 ml) Brown sugar
- 140 g Butter
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Baking powder
- 0.3 tsp(~1.5 ml) Salt
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Lemon juice
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Instructions
- 1
Cook the dates with the water and lemon juice for 10 minutes, until softened.
10 min10:00 - 2
Mash the date mixture with a fork and let it cool.
- 3
Mix the oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 4
Work the butter into the dry mixture to make crumbs.
- 5
Press half of the crumbs into the pan.
- 6
Spread the date filling over it and sprinkle the remaining crumbs on top.
- 7
Bake at 180°C for 30 to 35 minutes, then cool and cut into squares.
35 min35:00
💡 Tip: Letting the date filling cool slightly before spreading keeps it from melting the butter in the crumb layer.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve date squares in small pieces with coffee or tea.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~260
kcal calories
4
g protein
42
g carbs
9
g fat
Protein 6%Carbs 63%Fat 31%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Date Squares make?
This recipe serves 12.How long does Date Squares take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 35 minutes; 55 minutes in total.Is Date Squares difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Date Squares have?
Approximately 260 kcal per serving. Protein: 4g, carbs: 42g, fat: 9g.Which allergens does Date Squares contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Date Squares belong to?
This recipe belongs to Canadian cuisine.How many ingredients does Date Squares need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
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