10 Delicious, Healthy Ways to Use Dates
There’s no doubt about it – we LOVE Organic Medjool Dates!
Medjool dates are such a delicious, soft, juicy and sweet snack on their own...and although they are high in (natural) sugar, dates are welcomed in moderation as an alternative to refined sugar because they are also high in fibre and are a great source of essential minerals.
Organic Medjool dates are also an incredibly versatile ingredient when preparing both sweet and savoury dishes! If you need ideas for how to use up a heavenly stash of dates, here are 10 easy ways:
BLISS BALLS
Blend them into energy snack bars or bliss balls. Dates are the perfect for consistency for binding everything together and they're naturally sweet - no added sweeteners necessary!
RAW SLICES
Use them to make a delicious base for raw cakes, tarts or slices.
Raw Peppermint Slice Recipe >>
STUFFED
Stuff them with goodness such as nuts, coconut, diced fresh fruit, nut butter, cacao nibs, soft cheeses or crystalised ginger...mmm
Walnut and Cinnamon Stuffed Medjool Dates via Jax Cave
PUDDINGS
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Use them in baking recipes such as cookies, cakes, puddings, etc.
Sticky Date Pudding via wholefoodsimply.com
DATE CARAMEL
Make a date caramel for drizzling over ice cream, cakes, porridge, or whatever your heart desires!
To make this caramel, combine 1 cup of Medjool dates (pitted), 1/2 cup organic brown rice syrup, 1/2 cup organic coconut milk, 1/4 tsp vanilla extract and a pinch of Himalayan salt in a high speed blender or food processor on high until very smooth and creamy. Add more coconut milk for a runnier caramel.
Date Caramel via www.feastingonfruit.com
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SMOOTHIES
Use Medjool dates as a naturally sweetener and to give your smoothie a thick and creamy texture.
Banana, Blueberry & Hemp Smoothie Recipe >>
TAGINE
Add them to a delicious Moroccan tagine or spiced curry for a traditonal and exotic dish.
Chicken Tagine with Lemon, Dates and Apricots via www.calmeats.com
SALADS
Toss chopped Medjool dates through a salad to add a unique burst of flavour and texture.
Roasted Carrot, Medjool Date & Feta Salad via www.sydneymarkets.com.au
STUFFING
Combine with cooked legumes to create a stuffing for roasted eggplant.
Barley Chickpea & Date Salad Stuffed Eggplant via coconutandberries.com
NUT MILKS
SHOP NOW and stock up on dates!
*Sulphur Free & Preservative Free!*
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