Homemade Date Bars

Preheat oven to 350 F.

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine dates, water and sugar. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a slow boil, then reduce heat and stir constantly until mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool.

In a large bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Stir in melted butter and egg white until blended. Pat 1/2 of the oat mixture into an 8×8 baking dish that you’ve coated with cooking spray. I use an olive oil cooking spray. Carefully spread the date mixture over the top and then cover with the remaining oat mixture.

Bake at 350 F for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove dish from oven and set it on a rack. Cool completely before cutting. So yummy! Enjoy!