No Bake Date Squares

I have never eaten dates before and was a little skeptical but I can now say I love them!

What you'll need: (I cut the recipe in half, below is the full recipe)

Crust:
1.5 cups walnuts
1.5 cups oats
1/2 tsp salt
10 Medjool dates--pitted
1/4 cup coconut oil

Date Filling:
20 Medjool dates--pitted
1/2 cup water

Directions:
Line metal pan with 2 pieces of wax paper, 1 horizontal and 1 vertically. In food processor mix oats, walnuts and salt until crumb like. Now add the 10 dates and pulse until crumb like. Melt coconut oil and pour onto mixture and mix until sticky. *you may have to add more coconut oil. Remove from food process and place in separate bowl and set aside about 3/4 of mixture and place rest of mixture firmly into lined pan. Make sure its even

Next, place water and 20 dates into processor and mix. You will have to wipe sides a few times as it is very sticky. It will form into a paste.

Finally, place the date paste on top of the already firm mixture and spread evenly, next sprinkle the remaining 3/4 of the mixture on top. Refrigerate for about an hour so it hardens. Cut into squares in serve or freeze.



*recipe adapted from ohsheglows.com