Wheat-Free Date Squares

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole spelt flour
• 3/4 cup light spelt flour
• 4 1/2 cups quick oats
• 1 cup sucanat
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 1/4 cups butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 lb dates
• water, to cover
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1. 1

   Mix dry (first 7) ingredients together.

2. 2

   Boil 1 lb. (or more) dates with a pinch of salt and water level to top of dates. Boil 5-10 minutes—until dates become mushy and water is absorbed. Cool slightly and add 1 teaspoons vanilla.

3. 3

   Place half of oat mixture in a lightly greased 9 x 12-inch pan and press down lightly, spread dates over, then top with remaining oat mixture pressing down lightly.

4. 4

   Bake at 375ºF for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.