Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 6 of 7 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Oat | 1/2 cup dry (40g) | 154 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Date | 1 date (24g) medjool | 66 |
| 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
- ¼ cup white granulated sugar
- 3 cups (1 pound ) cut-up dates
- 1½ cup water
- ¼ cup shortening
- ½ cup butter or margarine
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1¾ cup flour
- 1½ cup quick-cooking oatmeal
- 1 tsp salt
Directions
Mix the dates, sugar, and water in a saucepan .
Cook over low heat, stirring constantly for about 10 minutes or until thickened. Cool.
Cream together the butter, shortening, and brown sugar in a separate container.
Mix the flour, salt, baking soda, and oats into the crumble crust mix.
Grease a 13x9-inch pan.
Evenly press half of the crumble mixture into the bottom of the pan.
Spread the date filling on top.
Evenly place remaining crumble mixture into the pan, pressing lightly.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes at 400°F , or until light brown.
Cut into bars while still warm.