Dessert for 9
Oatmeal Date Caramel Bars
$4.51for 450 minServes 9
Oatmeal chocolate chip bars bake under a sweet date caramel layer and finish with coconut and melted chocolate.
Photo: veganricha.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Peanut butter, 3.5 oz$0.14/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $0.50Typical price |
 | Almond, 6.5 oz$0.05/oz typical | 6.5 oz | $0.32Typical price |
 | Oats, 2.25 oz$0.10/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.23Typical price |
 | Chocolate chips and baking chocolate, 3.5 oz$0.45/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $1.57Typical price |
 | Dried fruit and raisins, 11 oz$0.45/oz typical | 11 oz | $4.73Typical price |
 | Shredded coconut, 0.75 oz$0.30/oz typical | 0.75 oz | $0.22Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.16 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Honey or maple syrupCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilFlourBaking powder and soda
Not included in the cost.
- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 9servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianDairy-freeKid-friendlyBudgetDessertsBack to school
Typical price
$1.13 per serving$4.51 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup smooth almond butter
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup non-dairy milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp oil
- 3/4 cup oats
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/3 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips or chocolate chunks
- 10 1/2 soft dates
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 cup non-dairy milk
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and lightly oil an 8-inch square baking pan.
- Stir the almond butter, maple syrup, milk, vanilla, oil, oats, flour, baking soda, salt, and one-third cup chocolate chips.
- Press the batter evenly into the pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Mash the dates, almond butter, salt, maple syrup, and one-half cup milk until mostly smooth.
- Spread the date mixture over the warm baked layer and sprinkle the coconut and remaining chocolate chips on top.
- Cool for 10 minutes, then chill the bars for 15 minutes before cutting.
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