Date and Oat Slice Recipe (2024)

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This date and oat slice recipe gives you a sticky, sweet and scrumptious oat slice that is perfect for an afternoon snack or putting in school lunch boxes.

I think a rolled oat slice always makes a great afternoon snack. It's filling enough to get you through to dinner time and this chewy date slice is sticky and sweet, so perfect for fulfilling those afternoon sweet-tooth cravings.

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I have my friend Claire to thank for this recipe. She didn't give me the recipe - rather she gave me a date and coconut slice she had bought at a cafe and asked me if I could recreate it!

Well I love a challenge, and it took me a few goes... but I think I have finally got it right. Enjoy!

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Ingredients for oat and date slice

This oat and date slice recipe uses the following ingredients:

  • Rolled oats
  • All purpose flour / plain flour
  • Brown sugar (see below)
  • Shredded coconut
  • Pitted dates
  • Butter
  • Honey

If you are looking for a really healthy oat slice recipe, you may be put off by the amount of sugar in this recipe (½ cup). I have tried reducing it but it made the oat slice a bit too dry and crumbly for my liking.

You could try substituting it with maple syrup if you prefer to have no refined sugar.

How to make a date oat slice

This is really such a simple recipe - it takes just minutes to mix all the ingredients together.

First mix the dry ingredients together in a large bowl.

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Next melt together the butter, honey and dates until the dates are soft.

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Next mix this mixture into the dry ingredients and put into the tin to bake.

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I use a loaf tin for this as it fits the ingredients perfectly. You could also double the recipe and use a larger tin.

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Line the loaf tin with baking paper to make sure it doesn't stick. This also makes it easy to lift it out for cutting.

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Bake for 18-20 minutes then allow it to cool in the tin before cutting the sticky date slice into squares.

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Date and Oat Slice

This date and oat slice recipe gives you a sticky, sweet, delicious oat slice, perfect for an afternoon snack or putting in lunch boxes.

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Course: Baking

Cuisine: International

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 12 slices

Calories: 203kcal

Author: Marianne Rogerson

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup all purpose flour (plain flour)
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup shredded coconut
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda (bicarbonate of soda)
  • 1 cup dates approx. 8 large pitted dates
  • ½ cup butter (125g)
  • 2 tablespoon honey

Instructions

  • Pre-heat the oven to 180C / 350F. Line a bread loaf tin with baking paper.

  • In a large bowl, combine the oats, flour, sugar, coconut and baking soda. Set aside.

  • Roughly chop the dates and add to a saucepan with the butter and honey. Cook over a low heat until the butter is melted and the dates are soft.

  • Pour the butter/honey/date mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients and mix well.

  • Tip the mixture into the prepared bread tin and press down gently.

  • Bake in the oven for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.

  • Allow to cool in the tin and then remove and cut into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 126mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g

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  1. Date and Oat Slice Recipe (18)Harriet says

    Could these be frozen?

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    • Date and Oat Slice Recipe (19)Marianne Rogerson says

      Hi Harriet - I haven't tried freezing them but I see no reason why not. I would probably but them between baking paper in an airtight container before putting in the freezer.

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      • Date and Oat Slice Recipe (20)Harriet says

        I ended up slicing them and freezing on a baking sheet so they weren’t touching. Once frozen I stored in a freezer bag. Took them out a little before eating and They tasted just as good

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        • Date and Oat Slice Recipe (21)Marianne Rogerson says

          Great to hear! Thanks for sharing 🙂

          Reply

  2. Date and Oat Slice Recipe (22)Holly says

    Hey! I made this was so tasty! (I added some mixed spice seasoning too!) how would this go without the sugar? Would I need to substitute with something else or add some more dry ingredients.
    I’d love to make this regular but would like to reduce our sugar intake. Would love some help!x

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    • Date and Oat Slice Recipe (23)Marianne Rogerson says

      Hi Holly - I actually messed around with this recipe quite a lot trying to reduce the sugar before I published it. I just couldn't get it right, it always ended up too crumbly. So in the end I decided the half cup of sugar had to stay! You could try increasing the honey instead but I did try that too. Sorry I can't help further but if you find a good solution, I'd love to hear it!

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  3. Date and Oat Slice Recipe (24)Daphne says

    These look delicious! Do you use he old-fashioned oats?
    Thanks

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    • Date and Oat Slice Recipe (25)Marianne Rogerson says

      Yes just old fashioned oats 🙂

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  4. Date and Oat Slice Recipe (26)Sally says

    Hi, not fond of coconut...what else could I use?

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  5. Date and Oat Slice Recipe (27)Alice Norcock says

    Date and Oat Slice Recipe (28)
    It’s great for school lunches and it’s so quick and easy to follow

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FAQs

Are steel-cut oats better than old fashioned oats for diabetics? ›

Steel-cut oats also take longer to digest. This helps you stay full longer and doesn't cause as much of a rise in your blood sugar. Quick-cooking oats are old-fashioned oats that have been rolled even flatter so they can cook faster, in about 3 minutes.

What are date slices Mary Berry? ›

The Mary Berry Date Slices recipe is a delightful treat made with stoned and chopped dates, softened butter, eggs, dark muscovado sugar, ground almonds, chopped walnuts, self-raising flour, and a touch of ground cinnamon.

Is it okay to eat steel-cut oats every day? ›

Steel cut oats are a good source of fiber. This is about 20% of your recommended daily intake. Because the American diet today can be so deficient in many ways, eating steel cut oats on a regular basis can help you meet your body's daily fiber requirements and help keep your body healthy and functioning at its best.

What is the difference between Medjool dates and red dates? ›

Red dates are higher in iron, vitamin C and protein compared to the Medjool date. However, Medjool dates are higher in potassium and magnesium. Granulated sugar has 49 calories for each tablespoon WITHOUT any nutritional value.

What fruit dries into a date? ›

Dates are the fruit of the date palm tree, which is grown in many tropical regions of the world. Dates have become quite popular in recent years. Almost all dates sold in Western countries are dried. You can tell whether or not dates are dried based on their appearance.

What are the brown bits inside dates? ›

Since they're not treated with pesticides, organic dates do have the potential to attract bugs, spiders, and worms, which usually burrow into the inside of the fruit. A potential indicator of pests are small, brown specks that sort of look like saw dust. While it might not happen often, this is actually not uncommon.

Which type of oatmeal is best for diabetics? ›

In moderation, oats can be a healthful regular addition to a diet for people with diabetes. However, there is no one-size-fits-all diet for diabetes, and people should monitor their blood sugar levels when eating oats to decide if they are the right choice. Steel-cut or rolled whole grain oats are best.

What oats don t spike blood sugar? ›

The more processed the oats are, as in the case of instant oats, the faster your body digests the oats, and the faster your blood sugar can potentially increase. Steel-cut and rolled oats are less processed options.

What is the best breakfast for a diabetic? ›

High fiber carbohydrates: Opt for whole grains such as oatmeal, whole grain bread, or bran cereal. These choices provide complex carbohydrates that the body digests more slowly, preventing blood sugar spikes. Protein sources: Include lean protein to promote satiety and help stabilize blood sugar levels.

Which is healthier overnight oats or steel cut oats? ›

You may be wondering if steel cut oats are “healthier” than other oats. Not necessarily. But they are less processed and contain more fiber than old-fashioned oats or quick cooking oats.

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