Date Nut Bars
A satisfying vegetarian built around pitted dates and chopped walnuts — roughly 65 minutes start to finish, and rated medium to make. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 7 steps.
You'll mainly reach for oven and pan. At medium difficulty across 7 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, it's meat-free.
What you'll need
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How to make it
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang for easy lifting.
- Chop the pitted dates into small pieces and toss them with the walnuts and a tablespoon of the measured flour so they stay separated in the batter.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the granulated sugar and vanilla until pale and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Whisk the remaining flour, baking powder and salt together, then fold the dry mixture into the egg mixture until just combined.
- Gently stir in the floured dates and walnuts, distributing them evenly, then spread the stiff batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan, then lift them out, dust with powdered sugar and cut into squares.
You'll use: Oven · Pan · Whisk
Ingredient substitutions
- Eggs
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce (baking) · 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water per egg
Tips & common questions
How long does Date Nut Bars take to make?
About 65 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 7 steps and 9 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of eggs?
Try ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce (baking). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Date Nut Bars vegetarian?
Its ingredients contain no meat or fish, so it's suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheeses for animal rennet if that matters to you.
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