MATERIALS
Makes an 8x8 pan
Crust/Topping
1.5 cups whole raw almonds
1.5 cups old fashioned oats
1/2 tsp kosher salt
10 dates, pitted
1/4 cup nondairy butter (or coconut oil)
Filling
25 dates, pitted
1/2 cup water
PROCEDURE
1. Line 8 x 8 pan with parchment paper.
2. Add almonds, oats, and salt to food processor or blender and process until they are fine crumbs. Add dates and process again. Melt nondairy butter and add to mixture. Process until crumbs are moist.
3. Set aside 3/4 cup of mixture. Press remaining crumbs firmly into pan. Hint: The back of a spoon works well.
4. Add dates and water to food processor/blender and blend until a paste forms. Stop to scrape down sides as needed.
5. Spread filling over crust. Sprinkle remaining topping over filling and lightly press down.
6. Refrigerate or freeze until ready to slice and serve.
THE RUNDOWN
The perfect combination of sweet and salty. One of the few desserts that doesn't have added sugar but tastes like it does. Pro tip - Bars freeze well and are especially tasty right out of the freezer. Midnight snack, anyone?
Adapted from: Oh She Glows