Recipe: Oatmeal Date Bars
These bars are motivated by my love for oatmeal & dates. The recipe is inspired by allrecipes.com, but is way easier to prepare, uses whole-grain flour, and does not include extra sugar:
180 g chopped dates
120 ml water
120 g quick-cooking oats
75 g butter
2 g salt
Mix all in non-sticking sauce pan, bring to boil, and cook until slightly thickened (stirring constantly).
If you go for healthy snacks, there is no need for extra sugar (dates are quite sweet already), otherwise just add maple syrup or brown sugar to your liking.
Remove pan from heat and finish the dough by adding:
1 egg white
125 g whole grain flour
2 g baking soda
Mix well, pat mixture into a baking dish, and bake at 180° for 20-25 minutes (or until lightly browned). Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
