Raspberry Date Squares

Name: Raspberry Date Squares
Ingredients: 2 cups frozen raspberries; 2 cups dates, pitted; 1/3 cup water, as needed; 2 cups whole wheat flour; 1/2 cup non-hydrogenated margarine; 4 cups quick oats; 1/2 cup sucanat; 3/4 cup vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons water

9 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

2 cups frozen raspberries
2 cups dates, pitted
1/3 cup water, as needed
2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup non-hydrogenated margarine
4 cups quick oats
1/2 cup sucanat
3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons water

Directions

1

Place dates, raspberries and water on the stove over medium heat to soften, add water as needed to make a thick date butter.
2

Combine margarine and flour with pastry blender until crumbly. Stir in oats and Sucanat. Stir in vegetable oil and press 2/3 of mixture into a 9 x 9 pan.
3

Spread date mixture over and top with remaining crumbs.
4

Press lightly and bake at 350°F for 20 to 30 minutes, or golden brown on edges.