I was given some home-grown Texas pecans recently. After going out and purchasing a nut-cracker, plus several hours shelling each nut, I decided to make these date and pecan squares. They are all-natural and don't contain any added sugars.
I made a second batch using walnuts and spooned the batter into individual paper cases, which turned out to be just as delicious as the original pecan squares. They can be easily frozen and don't take long to defrost. The perfect snack for on-the-go!
A little almond butter spread on top of the squares is extra yummy!
Date and Pecan Squares
Makes 8
Ingredients:
- 120g / 4oz dates, pitted (I used Medjool dates)
- 56g / 2oz pecans, shelled and roughly chopped
- 112g / 4oz applesauce, unsweetened
- 120g / 4oz flour
- 40g / 1.4oz oats
- 1tsp baking powder
- 60ml / 4tbsp date liquid
- 1tsp cinnamon
Method:
- First, soak the dates in warm water to soften.
- Drain, reserving 1/4cup / 60ml liquid and then roughly chop.
- In a bowl, add all the ingredients and stir to combine.
- Spoon the batter into a loaf pan or 8x8 square tin and bake for 30 minutes at 175C / 350F.
- Allow to sit in the tin for 10 minutes before cooling on a wire rack and slicing into squares. ENJOY!
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