Polynesian Bars

• Filling
• 2 cups chopped dates
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 2 1/2 cups crushed pineapple (about 1 can)
• Crust
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup coconut
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup oil

1. Combine filling ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to low boil, stirring frequently to prevent scorching. Continue to stir/cook until mixture reaches a thick consistency and the dates have absorbed the juice.
2. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
3. Then, in a medium-large bowl, combine ingredients for the crust. Once mixed fully, it will be crumbly, but slightly sticky.
4. Press about half of the crust mixture into a 9x13 inch pan. Top with the filling, then crumble the remainder of the crust mixture atop the filling.
5. Bake in an oven preheated to 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes. Allow to cool thoroughly before cutting.

filling, dates, vanilla, pineapple, crust, whole wheat flour, coconut, pecans, rolled oats, orange juice, brown sugar, oil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/polynesian-bars-146630 (may not work)