1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.  

Combine dates, 1 tablespoon brown sugar and water in a small pan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook stirring often until the dates are soft enough to mash up . Set aside to cool slightly.

In a bowl, blend flour, baking soda and salt . Add olive oil, brown sugar and oats . Don’t over mix, as the mixture should be crumbly.

Press half the mixture in a lightly greased 8 x 8" pan to form the crust . Spread date filling over the crust . Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the dates. Lightly pat down to even out the mixture.

Bake for 25 minutes or until crust is slightly brown .

Recipe posted with permission from Galilee Green Olive Oil