Snackin' Date Squares

By cindyandmojo

Ingredients

• 2-1/2 cups chopped pitted dates
• 1-1/2 cups water
• 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 1-1/3 cups whole wheat flour
• 1-1/4 cups old fashioned oats
• 2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 cup Promise® Spread-stick
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon

Details

Servings 12
Adapted from yummly.com

Preparation

Step 1

In 2-quart saucepan, bring dates, 1-1/2 cups water and lemon juice to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until thickened; cool.

Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon and baking soda. With pastry blender or two knives, cut in Promise® Spread-stick until mixture is size of coarse crumbs. If needed, add 2 tablespoons of water.

Preheat oven to 350°. Spray 8-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Evenly press 1/2 of the crumb mixture into pan, then top with cooled date mixture. Crumble remaining oatmeal mixture on top, pressing gently.

Bake 35 minutes or until golden brown. On wire rack, cool completely. To serve, cut into bars.