Description
These Vegan Date Squares are a healthy, naturally sweetened dessert made with oats, almond flour, and a delicious date filling. They’re gluten-free, oil-free, and perfect for a nutritious snack or treat.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups (120 g) rolled oats
- 1 cup (100 g) almond flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ¼ cup (60 ml) maple syrup
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) almond butter
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) plant-based milk
- 2 cups (320 g) pitted dates
- ¾ cup (180 ml) water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a square baking dish (8×8 inch) with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, combine the dates and water. Bring to a simmer and cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until the dates soften and form a paste-like consistency. Remove from heat and mix in the vanilla extract. Set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, mix the oats, almond flour, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the maple syrup, almond butter, and plant-based milk to the dry ingredients. Stir until the mixture is crumbly but holds together when pressed.
- Transfer two-thirds of the oat mixture to the prepared baking dish. Press firmly to form an even base layer.
- Spread the date mixture evenly over the base.
- Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture on top and gently press it down.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden on top. Let it cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Make sure to cool completely before cutting to get clean slices.
- You can store them in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
- Use Medjool dates for a softer and sweeter filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
