Date & Apricot Squares Gluten & Dairy Free - Low Fat

Date & Apricot Squares 

Gluten & Dairy Free

Healthy Fat

Recipe

Video & Fun Food Facts Below

Preheat Oven - 350 degrees Small Oven

Pan 8 by 8 inches Lined with Foil

    Date Paste

1   Cup    Chopped Dates

1   Cup    Apricots Dried

1   Cup    Boiling Water

2 tsp        Lemon Juice

    Crumble Mixture

1/4   Cup     Banana

1/4   Cup     Coconut Oil

1/4   Cup     Brown Sugar

1      tsp       Vanilla

1/2   Cup     Coconut Flour

1/2   Cup     Chick Pea Flour

1 1/2 Cups   Rolled Oats 

1/4   Cup     Flax Seeds - Fresh Ground

Date & Apricot Squares - Oh so Healthy

Original Recipe:

    Date Paste

2   Cup    Chopped Dates

1   Cup    Boiling Water

2 tsp        Lemon Juice

    Crumble Mixture

1/2   Cup     Butter

1/4   Cup     Brown Sugar

1      tsp       Vanilla

1 1/4   Cup  Flour
1 1/2 Cups   Rolled Oats 

Food For Knowledge

Five benefits of eating Dates

In addition to tasting great, dates contain protein, vitamins, and minerals. They are also:

1.  High in polyphenols. Polyphenols are antioxidant compounds that can protect the body from inflammation. Dates contain more polyphenols than most other fruits and vegetables.
2.  Alternative to empty-calorie sweets. Dates can satisfy a person's sweet tooth while also providing essential nutrients, such as vitamin B-6 and iron.
3.  High in fibre. Just ¼ of a cup of dates provides 12 percent of a person's daily fibre requirement. Fibre helps a person feel fuller for longer.
4.  High in potassium. Dates are high in potassium, which is an electrolyte the body needs for good heart health. Potassium also helps to build muscle and proteins in the body.
5.  Great for substitutions. People can replace the sugar, chocolate chips, or candies in baking recipes with dates to ensure they are eating natural sugars instead of refined sugars.

Oats Are Incredibly Benefits
Oats are high in the soluble fibre beta-glucan, which has numerous benefits. It helps reduce cholesterol and blood sugar levels, promotes healthy gut bacteria and increases feelings of fullness.


Just one tablespoon provides a good amount of protein, fibre and omega-3 fatty acids, in addition to being a rich source of some vitamins and minerals. One tablespoon of ground flax seeds contains the following 

Chickpea Flour Benefits

Eating more chickpeas and chickpea flour is a great way to increase your intake of fiber. And because they’re such a high source of fiber, many studies show that eating more chickpeas, and pretty much all types of legumes, can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, obesity, diabetes and even some types of cancer.

Chickpeas also offer a good array of vitamins and minerals. For example, they’re thought to have calcium and magnesium in an ideal ratio, a very high amount of folate — which is essential for a healthy pregnancy — a good dose of energizing B vitamins like vitamin B6 and a decent amount of heart-healthy potassium. They even contain some of the powerful antioxidant mineral selenium, as well as iron and plenty of plant-based protein. Gluten-free diets are also becoming more popular, so you’ll love the addition of this flour to your pantry if you’ve recently decided to go gluten-free.

Coconut oil Benefits
Coconut Oil is high in healthy saturated fats that have different effects than most other fats in your diet. These fats can boost fat burning and provide your body and brain with quick energy. They also raise the good HDL cholesterol in your blood, which is linked to reduced heart disease risk

Coconut Flour Benefits

• Gluten free! Yes, this a completely gluten-free flour. ... 
• Lots of healthy fat. Coconuts are loaded with healthy fats, and coconut flour takes advantage of these in a very raw way. ... 
• Contains lauric acid. ... 
• Safe for diabetics. ... 
• High fiber levels. ... 
• Promotes healthy digestion. ... 
• Contains protein. ... 
• Low in carbohydrates.

This a Very Informative Video Why you should eat 2 Dates a Day