Date Filling

• 2 1/2 cups chopped dates
• 1 can coconut cream
• 1 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1 tbsp. pure vanilla
• 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper

Crust and Crumble

Preheat oven to 350°f. Grease 9 x 13 glass baking dish with cooking spray or coconut oil.

• 1 1/2 cups oats
• 1 cup oat flour
• 2/3 cup coconut flour
• 1/2 cup Date Puree
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
• 1 tsp. pure vanilla
• 1 egg
• 3/4 cup chocolate chips (sugar free)

In a large saucepan, add ingredients for date filling. Place over medium heat, cook and stir for about 5 minutes, until well combined and slightly thickened.

In large bowl, add oats, flours, date puree, cinnamon, and salt. Blend together. Add oil and vanilla, stir to combine, add egg and stir. In prepared dish, measure out 2 1/2 cups of mixed crust/crumble, and press evenly in bottom of dish. Spoon date filling on top of pressed crust and spread evenly. To remaining crumble add chocolate chips, mix to combine. Crumble evenly over top of date filling and press gently into filling. Bake until done, approx. 30 minutes. Cool and cut into bars.

For detailed photos of the recipe go to Bake With Me, Date Bars

ENJOY☺