Date Squares (Canadian desserts) 加拿大甜點-椰棗（方塊）酥 #canadiandesserts

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option and adds a subtle flavor.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: unbleached flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

dates

🥗Healthier: dried figs

💰Cheaper: raisins

Dried figs offer similar sweetness and texture.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Prepare the filling by combining pitted Medjool dates, water, lemon juice, brown sugar, baking soda, and a pinch of salt in a saucepan and cook until the dates are soft.

In a mixing bowl, combine quick-cooking oats, all-purpose flour, softened butter, and brown sugar to create the crisp layer.

Press half of the crisp mixture into the bottom of a greased baking pan.

Spread the date filling evenly over the pressed oat layer.

Top the filling with the remaining crisp mixture, pressing it down gently.

Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes until golden brown.

Let cool completely before cutting into squares.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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