Source: dLife

No bake sweet treat bars made from coconut, dates, and oats.

Servings

8 oz Dates, pitted , chopped
1 tbsp white all purpose flour
0.5 cup cold water
0.75 cup flaked unsweetened coconut
0.5 cup Margarine, soft, 80% fat
0.33 cup sweetener (sugar substitute)
2.5 cup quick cooking rolled oats
0.5 tsp vanilla extract
1 cooking spray

1 In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped dates and flour. Toss lightly.
2 Place the water in a 1-cup glass measuring cup and then microwave on high for 2-3 minutes, or until it boils. Pour the water over the dates.
3 Add the coconut, margarine, and sugar substitute to the date mixture, and stir well. Microwave on high for 2 to 3 minutes, or until thickened. Sit at 1-minute intervals.
4 Add oats and vanilla to the date mixture, stir well. Spoon the mixture into a 9-inch baking square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Press evenly into the bottom of the pan.
5 Cover and refrigerate until set. Cut into 24 bars.

These bars can be stored in an airtight refrigerated container for up to 3 days.