As some of you know, my mom moved in with us a few months ago. She is french Canadian and one of her favorite treats are date squares. Well, I couldn’t have her first Christmas in her new home to be without. Here are some good old Canadian date squares with a healthier twist!
Hope you enjoy them as much as my mom!!
Healthy Date Squares (Gluten Free/ Dairy Free/ Vegan/ Refined Sugar Free/ Nut Free)
Filling:
4 c. dates pitted and chopped
1 3/4 c. water
1/4 c. lemon juice
1/4 c. palm sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla (I use mine)
Base and topping:
1 c. gluten free oats
3/4 tsp. xanthan gum
3/4 c. palm sugar
1 c. coconut oil (soften if hard)
Filling:
Add chopped dates, water, lemon juice and palm sugar to sauce pan. Bring to a boil on medium heat. Stir in baking soda and lower heat to simmer for five minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and add vanilla. Let cool.
Base:
In a medium size bowl, stir together flour mix, oats, xanthan gum and palm sugar. Mix in coconut oil thoroughly.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Line a 9″ by 13″ baking pan with parchment paper. Press half the base mixture onto the bottom of the pan. Spread cooled filling over evenly, Spread remaining base mixture over top pressing down slightly. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until golden brown.
Let cool completely. Cut into squares. Can be stored in a covered container on the counter for up to three days. Freezes beautifully.
Shared On: Allergy Free Thursdays, Healthy Vegan Fridays
These look delicious! They would be a great snack to take to work. Popping over from Healthy Vegan Fridays.
Thanks Kat!!
I’ve never been the biggest fan of date squares but these look amazing. I’ll have to give them a try! Thank you!
Thanks!
Oh I love date squares! This recipe sounds so good. Easy to make too =)
Thanks so much for sharing at Healthy Vegan Fridays! I’m pinning & sharing!
Thanks Kimmy!
Thank you so much for sharing these with us at Allergy Free Thursdays, Sandi! I’m planning on featuring them at this week’s party. 🙂 They look delicious!
Thank you so much Raia!!
Yum! These look amazing! They’ll be featured on Healthy Vegan Fridays this week! Thanks for joining!
Thank You so much Mary Ellen!
Thank you for posting a dessert recipe that’s both gluten-free and nut-free (hard to find both). Can’t wait to try!
Thanks Jenn! Actually I have many great gluten free and nut free recipes that you can check out!