Date Triangles
These delightful Date Triangles combine a sweet date filling with a buttery oat and flour crust, perfect for dessert or as a comforting snack.
Ingredients
For the Date Filling
- 2.5 cups dried, pitted, chopped Medjool dates Be sure to use Medjool dates for their rich sweetness. You can soak them in hot water for 10 minutes if they're a bit tough!
- 0.25 cups brown sugar (or coconut sugar) Either option will add the perfect level of sweetness. Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index.
- 1 cup water This will help create the sticky filling when combined with the dates.
- 0.5 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice The acidity balances the sweetness beautifully!
For the Crust
- 1.5 cups rolled oats Use old-fashioned oats for that delightful chewiness!
- 1 cup all-purpose flour Feel free to use whole wheat flour if you're looking for a nuttier flavor.
- 1 cup brown sugar (or coconut sugar) Yes, again! This is for the crust.
- 0.5 teaspoons baking powder This will give a slight lift to the crust.
- pinch salt Essential for enhancing the flavors!
- 0.75 cups cold, salted butter, diced Ensure it’s cold for a crumbly texture in your crust; use a quality brand for maximum flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a 20x20 cm baking dish with parchment paper.
Create the Date Filling
- Chop the dates into smaller pieces, ensuring to remove any pits.
- In a saucepan, combine the dates, water, and 1/4 cup brown sugar and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and stir constantly until the mixture reaches a thick, jam-like consistency (about 8-10 minutes).
- Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Monitor the consistency to ensure it's thick enough to spread.
Make the Crust
- In a large bowl, mix the rolled oats, flour, 1 cup brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the cold butter pieces and mix until a crumbly texture is achieved.
Assemble the Bars
- Press 50 to 60 percent of the oat mixture evenly into the baking dish as the crust.
- Spoon the date mixture on top and spread it evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture evenly over the top and press lightly.
Bake
- Bake the Date Triangles for 45 to 50 minutes or until golden brown.
- Look for a bubbly and fragrant finish as an indication they’re almost done!
Cool and Slice
- Let them cool completely before slicing to keep the bars intact.
Notes
Store these in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. They also freeze well, lasting for up to 3 months. You can prepare the date filling a day in advance, keeping it in the fridge and bringing it to room temperature before assembling.