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Date Oat Coconut Squares Recipe

Easy Date Oat Coconut Squares Recipe for Guilt-Free Snacking

A simple and natural Date Oat Coconut Squares recipe perfect for guilt-free snacking.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Squares
  • 1 cup Medjool Dates soft, pitted
  • 1 cup Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats hearty and fiber-rich
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut adds a tropical note
  • 1/4 cup Raw Honey or Maple Syrup natural binder and sweetener
  • 2 tablespoons Ground Flaxseed boosts nutrition and binds ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract enhances natural sweetness
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt balances sweetness
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts almonds or walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon or Nutmeg for warmth
  • 1/2 cup Mini Dark Chocolate Chips for a hint of indulgence

Equipment

  • food processor
  • 8x8-inch pan
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F, and prepare an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a food processor, pulse the Medjool dates, oats, shredded coconut, flaxseed, honey, vanilla, and salt until clumped.
  3. Stir in optional chopped nuts, cinnamon, or dark chocolate chips.
  4. Transfer mixture to the pan and press evenly with a spatula.
  5. Bake for 15–20 minutes until edges are golden and centers remain chewy.
  6. Cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
  7. Slice into 12 squares and enjoy or store.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gCalcium: 1mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For an extra treat, drizzle melted dark chocolate before serving.

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