Date Bars

Ingredients

CRUST INGREDIENTS

• 1 3/4 cups oatmeal
• 1/2 cup wheat germ
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 4 tablespoons applesauce

DATE FILLING

• 1 lb chopped dates
• 3/4 cup honey
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup chopped nuts

Directions

1. 1

   Make the filling: Boil dates, honey, and water until thick, about 5-10 minutes.

2. 2

   add the nuts.

3. 3

   Set aside to cool a bit.

4. 4

   Prepare the crust: Combine all dry ingredients with the melted butter.

5. 5

   Press half of the mixture into a lightly greased 13 x 9 pan.

6. 6

   Cover with filling mixture and top with remaining half of crust mixture. Smooth on Apple Sauce.

7. 7

   Press lightly.

8. 8

   Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

9. 9

   Cut into squares when cool. Place in fridge to firm up.