Date Caramel Crumb Bars
Date Caramel Crumb Bars are a delectable treat that combines the rich, natural sweetness of dates with a buttery crumb topping. These bars feature a smooth date caramel layer sandwiched between a crisp, golden crust and a crumbly topping, creating a perfect balance of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1 cup almond flour
- ¾ cup salted butter or plant based alternative softened
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 ½ cups oats
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
For the filling
- ½ lb dates
- ¾ cup warm water
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp salt
For the topping
- cinnamon granola
- ¼ cup salted butter melted
- ½ cup almond flour
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the 1 cup almond flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tsp cinnamon, and 1 ½ cups oats. Add the butter and use a fork or a pastry cutter to work the ¾ cup salted butter or plant based alternative into the dry ingredients. The final mixture should be crumbly but hold firm when balled or pressed together.1 cup almond flour, 2 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 ½ cups oats, 2 tbsp brown sugar, ¾ cup salted butter or plant based alternative
- Line a 9” by 11” baking dish with parchment paper. Press the dough into the bottom of the dish in an even layer.
- In a food processor, add the ½ lb dates, ¾ cup warm water, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1 tsp salt. Blend until a smooth, dulce de leche-type consistency forms.½ lb dates, ¾ cup warm water, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tsp salt
- Spread the date mixture over the crust in an even layer.
- In a bowl, whisk together the ½ cup almond flour, 2 tbsp brown sugar, and cinnamon granola. Pour in the ¼ cup salted butter and mix until evenly combined. Spread the granola mixture evenly over top of the date mixture.cinnamon granola, ½ cup almond flour, 2 tbsp brown sugar, ¼ cup salted butter
- Bake for about 25 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.