Ingredients
1 cup chopped dates1/2 cup water1/4 cup sugar1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1/3 cup butter, melted1 large egg white, room temperature
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. Place dates, water and sugar in a small saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, about 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
In a large bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda and salt; stir in melted butter and egg white. Press half the mixture into an 8-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Spread carefully with date mixture; top with remaining oat mixture.
Bake until lightly browned, 20-25 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
