Make date sauce: Combine dates and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Turn off heat and pour the water and dates into a high speed blender. Blend on high until smooth and creamy. You will need 1 cup of this date sauce for this recipe. Date sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about a week.
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
Combine 1 cup date sauce with the rest of the ingredients and stir week.
Turn out onto a parchment lined baking sheet and spread out as much as possible.
Bake at 300 degrees for about 45-60 minutes, stirring periodically. Watch closely as the end of the cooking time approaches so they don’t burn. They crisp up when they cool.