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Raw Date Squares

A raw dessert featuring a rich walnut crust and naturally sweetened date filling.

Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 343 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the crust/crumble:
  • 3 cups raw walnuts
  • 8 soft Medjool dates , pitted and chopped
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil , melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the filling:
  • 2 cups soft Medjool dates , pitted and tightly packed
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

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  1. Line an 8"x8" baking dish with parchment paper or plastic wrap. In a food processor fitted with an "S" blade, pulse the walnuts until they are finely ground into a meal. Add in the chopped dates, coconut oil and salt, and process again until sticky dough is formed. Set aside 1 cup of this dough to save for the crumble topping, then transfer the rest of the dough to the lined baking dish, using your hands to press it evenly into the bottom of the pan.
  2. To prepare the date filling, combine all of the ingredients in a blender or food processor, and process until a uniform filling is created. Spread the filling over the crust evenly, then crumble the reserved cup of dough over the top. Use your fingers to gently press the crumble topping into the date filling, then place in the fridge to set for 2 hours.
  3. Serve chilled for best texture, and store any leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to a week.

Nutrition Information

Calories 343kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Sodium 146mg (6%) Potassium 410mg (12%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 27g (54%) Vitamin A 65IU (1%) Vitamin C 0.4mg (0%) Calcium 55mg (6%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 343

% Daily Value*

Calories 343kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Sodium 146mg 6%
Potassium 410mg 9%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 27g 54%
Vitamin A 65IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0%
Calcium 55mg 6%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.