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    Date Slice Recipe

    Published: May 26, 2022 · by Radwa.

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    Date Slice is an easy snack recipe made with Medjool date, oat, flour and butter. It has a chewy texture and mild, sweet caramel undertone taste.

    This date squares will be a great substitute for your typical slices of cakes and brownies. Easy to make and ready in just 40 minutes!

    Date Slices on a parchment paper

    Personally, I have a sweet tooth; that's why I love dates so much. It has a deep sweetness that really reminds me of molasses.

    Need more date recipes? Check my recipe Medjool date shake; it is so delicious and goes well with date bars!

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    • Date Slices
    • Why We Love This Recipe
    • What's in This Recipe?
    • Variations
    • How To Make Date Slices?
    • Top Tips!
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Storage
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Recipes You May Like
    • Recipe Card
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    Date Slices

    You may try making this recipe at home for breakfast to be paired with your morning hot coffee or a tall glass of milk. This treat is also a good complement to your kid's lunch for school.

    You will never go wrong in serving this recipe for any special occasion as well since it may look quite simple, but the taste from one bite is certainly nothing but simple.

    It is an excellent choice of snack to bring for picnic dates as well since you can easily just pluck a slice from the container and enjoy it free from making any mess in doing so.

    stack of Date Slices

    Why We Love This Recipe

    Date Slice Recipe is one of the easiest and simplest recipes you can ever try to make at home without spending too much time perfecting it. However, the reason why this recipe is a must-try does not end there.

    Here are some of the things that will surely make you want to try this at home:

    • This recipe is made up of seven ingredients, all of which can be easily found in your cupboards.
    • This dish is perfect to be served all year round. No matter the occasion, no matter the date, no matter how high or low the temperature is, this dish is an excellent recipe to be made for the whole family.
    • Date slices can be enjoyed by anyone from your family, from children to adults. Give these slices to your kids as treats after doing all their school work, and serve some to the adults along with refreshments.
    • This recipe is freezer-friendly, which allows you to store it for up to three months! Enjoy the delicious goodness of this dish for so long!
    a bite from one Date Slice

    What's in This Recipe?

    Dates. Would this recipe be called Date Slices without dates in it? Absolutely not. I used medjool dates.

    Vanilla Extract. Another interesting flavor to add to your date slices, vanilla extract has a musky and woody sweetness that will easily blend with the taste of the dates in this recipe.

    Plain Flour. Plain flour gives this recipe its mass and volume so long as you add the right amount needed.

    Baking Powder and Baking Soda. Let the batter rise to give you a soft and chewy texture by adding baking powder and baking soda.

    Granulated Sugar. It make your date slices sweeter.

    Rolled Oats. They deliver texture and support to this recipe. Rolled oats also add a delicious, almost nutty flavor.

    Butter. It giving richness to the flavor in this recipe.

    “See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.”

    Variations

    • Add to the mixture cocoa powder for chocolatey flavor! Who would say no to chocolate date slices?
    • You may add a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg or dry ginger to the crumble mixture.

    How To Make Date Slices?

    Before we begin with the recipe, preheat the oven to 160C / 325F and line a 20cm square tin with parchment paper.

    cook the date on the stove to soften.

    One: Place dates and water in a small saucepan, bring to a boil and cook for 9-10 minutes until soft.

    Two: Stir in the vanilla extract, and then set aside to cool.

    Making the crumble

    Three: In a mixing bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, sugar and oats and then rub in the butter lightly.

    Four: Now, Press half the flour mixture into the bottom of the baking tin.

    assemble everything

    Five: Spread the dates on top, then cover with the remaining crumb mixture and press down firmly.

    Six: Bake for 25-30 minutes or until it becomes golden brown.

    Seven: Cut into squares while still warm, then let it cool, then serve.

    Top Tips!

    • Cut the treat into desired slices while it's still warm or fresh from the oven to get the best flavor. Before storing it in a container, please let it cool completely as this will help it to set.
    • Use Medjool dates for this recipe as they are the best type of dates for baking and are cheaper and easier to find.

    Serving Suggestions

    Aside from tea and hot coffee, Chocolate Bubble Tea and even just a simple glass of Chocolate Milk Tea can easily be paired with this snack.

    You may also make this dish a side dish for your Chicken and Yellow Rice or Curry Fried Rice with Chicken, and different main course dishes like pasta, shrimps, and other seafood.

    For a simpler take on serving this dish, serve it with a scoop of Red Bean Ice Cream or Melon Ice Cream!

    Storage

    To store: This recipe should be stored and kept in an airtight container once fully cooled down. Place it in your pantry for up to one week.

    Freeze: Place the dish in an airtight container and freeze it for up to three months. To defrost your date slices, let them thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

    date Squares on top of each others

    Recipe FAQs

    Is this dish vegan-friendly?

    Date Slice Recipe has butter in it, which is not a vegan-friendly product. However, if you are to use a plant-based butter like Milkadamia Salted Buttery Spread, then you can easily make this recipe vegan-friendly.

    What can I use instead of plain flour?

    You may substitute plain flour, baking powder, and baking soda with sifted 1 ⅓ cups or 200g of self-raising flour.

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    Date Slice Recipe
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    Date Slice Recipe

    Date Slice is an easy snack recipe made with Medjool date, oat and butter. It has a chewy texture and mild, sweet caramel undertone taste.
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine British
    Diet Vegetarian
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time 40 minutes minutes
    Servings 16 slices
    Calories 194kcal
    Author Radwa

    Equipment

    • Baking pan
    • Baking pan
    • Saucepan
    • Kitchen knife

    Ingredients

    • 225 g Medjool dates , chopped
    • 125 ml water
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 110 g plain flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 175 g sugar
    • 110 g rolled oats
    • 110 g butter

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 160C / 325F and line a 20cm square tin with parchment paper.
    • Place dates and water in a small saucepan, bring to a boil and cook for 9-10 minutes until soft.
      225 g Medjool dates, 125 ml water
    • Stir in the vanilla extract, and then set aside to cool.
      1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • In a mixing bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, sugar and oats and then rub in the butter lightly.
      110 g plain flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 175 g sugar, 110 g rolled oats, 110 g butter
    • Now, Press half the flour mixture into the bottom of the baking tin.
    • Spread the dates on top, then cover with the remaining crumb mixture and press down firmly.
    • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until it becomes golden brown.
    • Cut into squares while still warm, then let it cool, then serve.

    Notes

    • Cut the dish into desired slices while it's still warm or fresh from the oven to get the best flavor. Before storing it in a container, please let it cool completely as this will help it to set.
    • Use Medjool dates for this recipe as they are the best type of dates for baking and are cheaper and easier to find.
    Variations
    • Add to the mixture cocoa powder for chocolatey flavor! Who would say no to chocolate date slices?
    • You may add a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg or dry ginger to the crumble mixture.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 96mg | Potassium: 125mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
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    About Radwa

    Hi, I am Radwa! I've always been fond of food—seriously, it's my love language. I share my tried-and-true recipes and provide easy, step-by-step recipes that anyone can follow.

    Comments

    1. Sam says

      October 12, 2023 at 10:55 pm

      5 stars
      My son liked these bars, Thanks! I even added some chocolate chips to the filling.

      Reply
    2. Emaan says

      May 26, 2022 at 12:59 pm

      5 stars
      Dates are super healthy!

      Reply
    3. Winnie says

      May 26, 2022 at 12:52 pm

      5 stars
      I love dates, but it is very hard to find dates where I live. What is the best substitute for dates?

      Reply
      • Radwa says

        May 26, 2022 at 12:54 pm

        I think dried fig is the best substitute for the date.

        Reply
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