Spicy Orange Date Oat Bowl Recipes

EASY STICKY DATE OAT SLICES

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to Gas 180°C/350°F/Mark 4/ and line the base of a 20 cm (8-inch), square tin with greaseproof paper or baking parchment.
• Place the dates in a heatproof bowl and pour on the boiling water. Leave to stand and soften for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Once soft add in the vanilla extract and beat to a smooth puree, using a fork or puree in a food processor.
• Gently melt the butter in a saucepan, or in a bowl in a microwave.
• Mix in the oats, light brown sugar, sunflower seeds, cinnamon and orange juice to the melted butter.
• Stir until everything is well combined.
• Spoon half of the oat mixture into the tin, pressing it down well with the back of a spoon.
• Spread the date puree over the base and crumble the remaining oat mixture over the top.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the surface is golden.
• Allow the slices to cool fully in the tin before cutting into 15 bars.
• Store in an airtight container up to 5 days.

ORANGE OAT DATE BARS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 9-inch square baking pan. In medium saucepan, combine dates and orange juice. Cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in brown sugar; gently simmer an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in pecans. Set aside.
• In large bowl, stir cookie mix and melted butter with fork until mixture is crumbly. Press 2/3 of mixture into bottom of pan. Pour date mixture over crust in pan. Sprinkle with remaining cookie mixture.
• Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 2 hours. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. For bars, cut into 5 rows by 4 rows. Store covered at room temperature.

SPICY ORANGE DATE-OAT BOWL

Steps:

• In medium saucepan, bring water and orange juice to a boil. Stir in oats, dates, orange zest, cardamom, and cinnamon. Cook uncovered over medium heat, 1 minute for Quick Oats, 5 minutes for Old Fashioned Oats, stirring occasionally. Top with yogurt and pistachios.