Traditional date squares using spelt flour instead of wheat and sucanat instead of brown sugar. You can use 1 1/2 cups whole spelt or 2 cups light spelt instead of part whole and part light. Nice and not too sweet.

Ingredients

24 serv.

whole spelt flour↗1 cup
light spelt flour↗3⁄4 cup
quick oats↗4 1⁄2 cups
sucanat↗1 cup
baking soda↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
butter↗1 1⁄4 cups
salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
dates↗1 lb
water, to cover↗
vanilla↗1 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1
Mix dry (first 7) ingredients together.
2
Boil 1 lb. (or more) dates with a pinch of salt and water level to top of dates. Boil 5-10 minutes—until dates become mushy and water is absorbed. Cool slightly and add 1 teaspoons vanilla.
3
Place half of oat mixture in a lightly greased 9 x 12-inch pan and press down lightly, spread dates over, then top with remaining oat mixture pressing down lightly.
4
Bake at 375ºF for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.

Source: food.com

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