Sunday, August 3, 2014

Super Healthy Date Squares

When I was younger Date Squares were definitely not at the top of my Favourite Eats list. Actually, they weren't on any list. I despised them!

A couple of weeks ago I was craving some squares that tasted like the ones my Mom used to make so I got creative. The recipe below is the end result of something I could easily become addicted to! I ate these bad boys for breakfast too given that they were so healthy!

Dates are extremely easy for our bodies to digest and are full of Vitamins A and K which help protect your eyes and are great for your skin! How can you possibly say no to a dessert that is so good for you?!

Ingredients

Date Crust:
1 1/2 cups of raw Almonds
1 1/2 cups of whole Oats
1/4 cup of Flax Seeds
1/4 cup of Coconut Oil
1 tsp of Sea Salt
1 tsp of Vanilla Extract
15 dates with the pits removed

Date Filling:
36 Dates with the pits removed
3/4 cup of Water

Directions

Process the Almonds, Oats, Flax Seeds and Salt into a blender or food processor and pulse until the mixture reaches a crumbly form. Once desired consistency has been reached, add the dates and continue to pulse until the dates have been incorporated into the mix. Remove from processor and place into bowl.
Melt the Coconut oil in a microwave or small pot and add the oil and Vanilla Extract to the blend of nuts and dates. Mix well and put a portion of it aside so that you can sprinkle it over top of your finished product. Push the majority of the mixture evenly into a square (I prefer using glass) pan.
Moving onto the filling, blend the Dates and Water together until very smooth. Place the date mixture on top of the crust and spread out.
Top with the remaining crust mixture, cover and put into fridge to set for about 1 1/2 hours.
Once the Squares have been set in the fridge, cut and serve!


Clearly there is nothing bad in this recipe so don't be afraid to consume. I'm sure it covers all of our food groups :)

xTx

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