Whole Wheat Date Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. 2
   Add dates, nuts, and vanilla.
3. 3
   Combine flour and baking powder and stir into date mixture until evenly blended.
4. 4
   Pour into a well oiled 8 or 9 inch square pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until lightly browned on top. Cool in the pan. Cut into squares or bars to serve. Makes 16 (2-inch) squares, or 32 bars, 2 x 1 inches.
5. 5
   NOTE: To double, use 3 eggs, double remaining ingredients, and bake in a 9 x 13 inch pan.
6. 6
   To cut sticky dried dates, dip scissors or knife in flour first.
7. 7
   Nikki & David Goldbeck's American Wholefoods Cuisine.