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Date and oat slices

15/03/2020 by Judith Leave a Comment

Date and oat slices

After several attempts I finally mastered perfect date and oat slices, having the right amount of filling and being firm enough to hold. Made with wholesome ingredients, these energy packed slices are ideal for picnics, lunch boxes or simply a snack between meals.

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Ingredients:

For the filling:

  • 300g dried dates, chopped
  • 40g granulated sugar
  • 100ml water (approx)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla essence

For the crumble:

  • 200g plain or all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 150g butter (unsalted)
  • 120g oats (plus a few extra oats to sprinkle over the top)
  • 120g granulated sugar

Equipment needed to make date and oat slices

  • Chopping board
  • Sharp knife
  • Kitchen scales
  • Measuring jug
  • Medium sized saucepan
  • Stirring spoons (one for the dates and one for the crumble mixture)
  • Teaspoon
  • Knife
  • Large bowl
  • Sieve
  • Non stick baking parchment
  • 20cm by 30cm (approx 8" by 12") baking tin (or equivalent size)

How to make date and oat slices

To make the date filling, place 300g dates in a pan with 40g granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla essence and 100ml water.  Simmer until the dates have softened and the mixture resembles pulp.  Add more water if needed.  Leave the mixture to cool. 

Preparing the date filling

To make the crumble mixture, sift 200g flour into a bowl and add 2 teaspoons baking powder. Rub in 150g butter (or use a food processor).  Stir in 120g oats and 120g granulated sugar.  

Line the tin with greaseproof paper or a non stick lining sheet.  Place half the crumble mixture into the base of the baking tin and press into place with the back of a spoon.  

Spread the date mixture over the crumble base, leaving a 10 mm gap around the edge so that the filling doesn't seep out while it is baking.  

Preparing date and oat slices
Preparing date and oat slices

Spread the remaining half of the crumble mixture over the top and sprinkle a few extra oats over the top.  

Date and oat slices ready to be baked

Cook in the centre of the oven, gas mark 5, 190 oC, 375oF, until golden.   For an Aga, bake on the grid shelf on the floor of the roasting oven and raise to the third shelf for a few minutes towards the end of the baking time to brown. 

Date and oat slices

Tips

  1. Ensure that the first layer of crumble is packed firmly into the base of the baking tin.
  2. If you would like to make a vegan version, a plant based margarine can be used instead of butter.
  3. The date and oat slices are delicious cold, but can also be reheated and served warm with cream, custard or ice cream.
  4. The date slices can be stored in an airtight container for several days. 
Crunchy oat biscuits

You may also like to try crunchy oat biscuits which are my homemade version of Hobnobs. They are super oaty and easy to make.

Rhubarb and loganberry crumble tart

Or why not try rhubarb and loganberry crumble tart which has a delicious topping made with oats and seeds.

Date and oat slices

Date and oat slices

Date and oat slices are energy packed slices made using wholesome ingredients and are perfect for lunchboxes, picnics or simply to enjoy at home.
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Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine European
Servings 25 4cm by 6cm
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • Chopping board
  • Sharp knife
  • Kitchen scales
  • Measuring jug
  • Medium sized saucepan
  • 2 stirring spoons
  • 1 Teaspoon
  • Knife
  • Large bowl
  • Sieve
  • Non stick baking parchment
  • Baking tin 20cm by 30cm (about 8" by 12")
  • Wire cooling rack

Ingredients
 
 

For the filling

  • 300 g dried dates
  • 40 g granulated sugar
  • 100 ml water
  • 2 tsps vanilla essence

For the crumble

  • 200 g flour
  • 2 tsps baking powder
  • 150 g butter
  • 120 g oats
  • 120 g granulated sugar

Instructions
 

To make the date filling

  • Chop the dates, place in a pan with the sugar, vanilla essence and water and stir. Simmer until the dates have softened and the mixture resembles pulp. Add more water if needed. Leave to cool.

To make the crumble

  • Sift the flour into a large bowl and add the baking powder and butter. Rub in the butter.
  • Add the oats and granulated sugar and mix.

To assemble the date and oat slices

  • Line the tin with non stick baking parchment.
  • Place half the crumble mixture into the base of the tin and compact with the back of a spoon.
  • Spread the date filling over the base leaving a small gap around the edge so that the filling does not seep out while it is baking.
  • Spread the remaining half of the crumble mixture over the top of the date filling and sprinkle a few extra oats on top.

To bake

  • Bake in the centre of the oven as 190C, 375F, gas mark 5 until golden (around 20 to 30 minutes).
  • Place on a wire cooling rack and leave to cool in the tin. Cut into squares or rectangles when cold.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 74mgPotassium: 107mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 151IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Dates, Oats
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