Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grind oats to a powder in blender about 1 minute. Transfer to a large mixing bowl. Stir in flour and cinnamon. Set aside.

Puree dates, 1/2 cup apple juice, orange juice, orange peel and vanilla in food processor or blender. Moisten oat mixture with remaining 1 1/2 cups apple juice to form a stiff dough. Press dough into bottom of lightly oiled 8-inch-square pan. Spread date puree evenly on top. Bake 35 minutes or until crust is firm. Let cool completely. Cut into 2-inch squares.

Yield:16 squares. By Mary Carroll.

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