Whole Wheat Date Bars Recipe
Ingredients 2 1/4 cups pitted dates (about 11 ounces) 3/4 cup apple cider 1 1/4 cups whole-wheat flour 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for parchment 1/4 cup wheat bran 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 2/3 cup packed dark-brown sugar 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 1 large egg 1/4 cup smooth unsweetened applesauce Preparation Make filling: Bring dates and cider to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat....