• 1 small lemon (grated rind and juice)
• 2 cups chopped dried dates
• 6 tablespoons water
• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 1/2 cups white flour
• 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup melted butter

Go

1. Squeeze the juice from the lemon and grate off its rind.
2. Put the dates, water, lemon rind and juice into a saucepan.
3. Heat gently, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is soft.
4. While the mixture heats, make the base by combining the remaining ingredients in a bowl. Sprinkle half the mixture into a 9-by-11-inch shallow cake pan. Press down well!
5. Pour in the date mixture. Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture on top and press down firmly.
6. Bake at 400° F for 20 minutes. Let cool in pan and then cut into slices.

This article first appeared in the August 2004 issue of Focus on the Family Clubhouse magazine. Copyright © 2004 by Focus on the Family. Used by permission.