Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 9 of 10 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Pecans | 1 oz (28g / ~19 halves) | 196 |
| Milk | 1 cup (244ml) whole | 149 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Date | 1 date (24g) medjool | 66 |
| Orange | 1 medium (131g) | 62 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups sifted all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup lightly packed brown sugar
- 1¼ cups (8 ounces) chopped pitted dates
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup soft butter
- 3 eggs, slightly beaten
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup orange juice
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- orange glaze (see below)
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Directions
Sift flour, baking soda, and salt together.
Combine brown sugar, dates, and water in a large saucepan.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until dates soften.
Remove from heat and stir in butter.
Add eggs and mix well.
Add dry ingredients to date mixture; stir until blended.
Add milk and orange juice gradually, mixing well.
Stir in nuts.
Bake at 350°F about 30 minutes.
Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
Spread glaze over top and cut into bars.