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  • Stuffed Dates

    Having grown up in the Middle East in Kuwait, Dates were a regular in our kitchen. They are healthy and oh so delicious. And frankly, they can be eaten straight or used in recipes in so many different ways.

    Dates, although they are high in carbohydrates (mainly sugars i.e. glucose and fructose), they are:

    • An incredible source of fiber
    • A source of vitamin A and folate (A B vitamin)
    • A source of minerals such as calcium and magnesium

    So, these other benefits offset the high sugar content. Particularly, the high fiber content actually prevents a sugar spike and provides a slow and sustained release of energy. Which is why, I use this as an amazing pre-work out snack, which is what this recipe is.

    Dates are perfect for snacking, and stuffing! So whether you need a pre-workout snack, a snack to get you through the afternoon slump or you want to jazz up your appetizer spread for your date night or next party, Dates are there for there you.

    Make it tasty, make it fun, make this your snack 🙂

    Prep time5 minutes
    Cook timeN/A
    Serves2

    Ingredients

    Dried Fruit

    • Mejdool Dates – 4 (pitted)

    Nuts

    • Pistachios – 4 tbsp, chopped
    • Coconut Flakes – 4 tbsp (sweetened or unsweetened)

    Method

    1. In a bowl, mix the chopped pistachios and coconut flakes
    2. Stuff the dates
    3. Enjoy! 🙂

    Alternative stuffing combos

    • Almond butter and coconut flakes
    • Goat cheese and a sprinkle of paprika
    • Salted caramel and chocolate chips
    • Goat cheese and pistachips

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  • Dates-Coffee Shake

    If there is coffee in something, my hubby and I are there, actually, my hubby would sprint there. He drinks a lot of coffee and pretty much enjoys anything with coffee in it. So this recipe worked out great for him because of that, and for me because it has some amazingly healthy ingredients. Now, that is what I call a win-win.

    At the beginning of 2020 when I was preparing for a half marathon, I went for a practice run one morning. After a 9 mile run, I was absolutely starving and needed something extremely filling and healthy . So my hubby took me to a smoothie place where he got me a Date-Coffee smoothie and it was instant revival of energy. It was so refreshing, so filling and so incredibly delicious.

    I replicated the recipe at home, with some minor tweaks that resulted in a perfect and refreshing evening summer snack for the hubby and it also made it to our summer breakfast rotation. Like Joey from the TV show “Friends” says: “What’s not to like? Dates..goood. Coffee..goood. Almond butter..goooooood” 🙂

    Prep time5 minutes
    Cook timeN/A
    Serves1

    Ingredients

    Dried Fruit

    • Mejdool Dates – 3, pitted

    Nuts and Seeds

    • Almond Butter – 1 tbsp (I used Justin’s Almond Butter, 1/2 a sachet)
    • Chia Seeds – 1 tbsp

    Dairy

    • Almond Milk – 1 cup (I used Silk Almond Milk)

    Other

    • Coffee Powder – 1/2 tbsp + 1 tsp (for garnish)

    Method

    1. To a blending jar, all the ingredients
    2. Add some crushed ice (if desired)
    3. Blend until the smoothie is thick and frothy
    4. Pour into a glass, garnish with coffee powder and enjoy! 🙂

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