What matters
Large dry date pieces bind the oats less effectively than an even paste.
Everyday cooking Recipe
Air fryer date oat bars
Air fryer date oat bars with ground almonds and cinnamon. Soak dates, press the mixture into a thin layer and cool before cutting.
Total time
1 hr 6 min
Calories
217 kcal
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Soft bars, not dry biscuits
The mixture makes eight small bars; two are one snack portion. A dish about 16 × 12 cm keeps the layer roughly 1 cm thick. Preparation includes 10 minutes soaking and 20 minutes cooling.
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Air fryer date oat bars
Air fryer date oat bars with ground almonds and cinnamon. Soak dates, press the mixture into a thin layer and cool before cutting.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
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1
Prepare
Check dates for stone fragments, chop and soak in warm water for 10 minutes. Blend together with the water into a thick paste using a suitable blender.
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2
Mix and season
Mix oats, almonds and cinnamon into date paste. Oil the dish and press mixture firmly and evenly into it, including corners. Use a heatproof dish suitable for the appliance, leaving space around it for airflow. Do not preheat with loose paper.
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3
Cook
If required by the manufacturer, preheat for 3 minutes at 160 °C. Bake about 18 minutes at 160 °C. Edges should be lightly browned and the surface set. Do not roast to a hard, black crust.
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4
Check and serve
Cool for 20 minutes and cut into eight bars. Once fully cool, cover and refrigerate, and eat within 2 days.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Air fryer date oat bars
Serving guidance
The bars are moist and soft, not shelf-stable cereal bars that keep for weeks.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Ground hazelnuts instead of almonds give a stronger flavour; consider allergies separately.
Mix in a little finely grated unwaxed orange zest instead of some cinnamon.
Nutrition per serving
217kcal
32.2 gCarbohydrates
5.3 gProtein
6.1 gFat
Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Air fryer date oat bars
No, dates naturally contain plenty of sugar. There is simply no additional sugar added.
The mixture was not pressed firmly or was still too hot. Cool and cut with a sharp knife.
No, the measured water is part of the paste and helps bind the oats.
Once fully cool, in a clean closed container in the refrigerator, not uncovered at room temperature for days.
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