At least 2 hours before making this recipe, set 4 dates into a small container with a lid, and cover with water.
Seal container with its lid, and allow dates to soak.
2
Set oven to preheat to 350 F.
Grease (or otherwise prepare as preferred) a 9" x 13" cake pan
3
In a food processor or blender, combine dates with their soaking water, pumpkin, applesauce, vanilla, peanut butter, maple syrup, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until smooth.
4
Measure oats into a medium mixing bowl, and pour pumpkin mixture over the top of it. Stir to combine.
5
Transfer batter to prepared pan and set in heated oven.
Allow to cook for 30 minutes, then test for doneness with a toothpick. If toothpick comes out clean, or with slightly crumby residue, the bricks are done. If not, leave in for another 5 minutes and check again. They may take up to 40 minutes, depending on your oven.
