Chocolate Date Bars
This is sweet and decadent but healthy using honey instead if sugar! I replaced the flour with whole white wheat flour for a denser, healthier version. This recipe would be ideal for Samhuinn feasting-dark bits of chocolate and dates and oats.
Chocolate Date Bars
1-1/4 hot water
8 oz. chopped pitted dates
1-1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup honey
1/4 cup soft butter
2 eggs
1-1/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup rolled oats
12 oz. mini chocolate pieces
1 cup chopped nuts
Simmer water, dates and one teaspoon soda together in saucepan for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
In large mixing bowl, cream honey with butter until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after
each addition. Sift together flour, salt and 1/4 teaspoon soda. Blend into creamed mixture.
Stir in dates and liquid, vanilla, rolled oats and one half chocolate pieces.
Spread batter into greased 9x13-inch baking pan. Sprinkle remaining chocolate pieces and nuts over top.
Bake at 350°F 35 minutes. Cool before cutting into bars.
Dessert Variation: Serve warm, cut into squares. Top with soft vanilla ice cream or honey sweetened whipped
cream.
Makes 24 servings
Note: Honey should not be fed to infants under one year of age. Honey is a safe and wholesome food for children and adults.
SOURCE: honey.com
