Raw Coconut Date Squares

This isn't really a recipe makeover, more of a recipe inspiration.

I love fantastic raw recipes of Kris @ I Heart Wellness and Angela @ Oh She Glows and wanted to create my own version of a raw date bar.

These were super easy to make, satisfied my sweet tooth and are already gone.  (I think it is time to make another batch :)

I hope you enjoy them!



Raw Coconut Date Squares (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Makes 16 Squares)

Filling
20 pitted dates
1/2 cup boiling water
1 tsp vanilla

Crust
1 cup oat flour
1/2 cup almonds, ground
2 tbsp vegan margarine (you could also use butter, but they would not be vegan)
2 tbsp maple syrup

Topping
1/2 cup oats
1/4 cup unsweetened coconut
pinch of salt
1 tbsp margarine
1 tbsp maple syrup

For the filling
Soak dates and vanilla in boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Drain excess water and mash with a fork.

To make the crust
Combine oat flour and almond flour.  Add margarine and maple syrup.  Stir mixture until it comes together to form a ball.

Press into an 8x8 pan (it will take up about 3/4 of the pan) or form into a flat square on a piece of waxed paper.

For the topping
Mix oats, coconut, salt, margarine and maple syrup to form a crumbly mixture.

To assemble
Spread date mixture evenly on to crust.  Sprinkle on topping and refrigerate for an hour.  Cut into squares. and enjoy!.

What is your favourite raw dessert?

Stay Healthy,
Tracy