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Looking for ways to use up more dates? I’ve got you! Here is a collection of my favorite recipes with dates. From a naturally sweetened shake to snack balls and cakes, you can find delicious date recipes here!
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Benefits Of Dates
- Rich in vitamins and minerals: Dates are a great source nutrients of such as potassium, magnesium, and vitamin B6.
- High in fiber: Dates are high in fiber, promoting digestive health and preventing constipation.
- Full of antioxidants: Antioxidant properties help combat inflammation and oxidative stress, reducing the risk of chronic diseases.
Best Recipes With Dates
15-Minute Date Balls Recipe
These date balls are ready in 15 minutes and use a handful of ingredients. They're naturally sweetened and so easy to make.
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Persian Banana Date Shake (Majoon)
Persian Banana Date Shake (Majoon)
Banana date shake is a delicious and healthy shake that's ready in 5 minutes and gives you enough energy for the morning! This Persian style shake is naturally sweetened.
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Ranginak (Persian Date Walnut Dessert)
Ranginak (Persian Date Walnut Dessert)
Ranginak is a classic Persian dessert made of dates, walnuts and warm spices such as cinnamon. This sweet dessert is commonly served during the month of Ramadan.
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Date Walnut Babka
This classic babka recipe is getting a delicious twist. Soft dough filled with sweet dates and crunchy walnuts makes a this a mouth-watering treat.
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Date Cake with Walnuts
Date cake with walnuts is a delicious mid-day snack. Lightly sweetened with chunks of walnuts and dates, this cake is perfect with a cup of tea!
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Oatmeal Date Cookies Recipe
These oatmeal date cookies are easy and unique. With tahini and walnuts, these date cookies have a subtle nutty flavor that complement the sweetness very well.
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Stuffed Dates Recipe (4 Ways)
Stuffed dates are ready in 15 minutes and make the best snack or appetizer. Learn how to make stuffed dates 4 ways using simple ingredients.
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Tahini Date Cake Recipe
This tahini date cake is rich and easy to make. The combination of tahini with chunks of sweet dates and walnuts make this fluffy and tender cake perfect for any occasion.
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Maamoul Date Filled Cookies
Maamoul is a Middle Eastern cookie that's made during festivals and the month of Ramadan. It's a shortbread semolina cookies filled with dates and formed using a special mold.
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Tahini Banana Date Bread
This banana date bread with tahini is soft and rich with nutty flavor. Naturally sweet and made without refined sugar or butter, this easy date bread is perfect with a cup of coffee for breakfast or a midday snack.
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Date Cookies (No Butter or Sugar!)
Date Cookies (No Butter or Sugar!)
Looking for a naturally sweet cookie that requires no refined sugar? These Sugar-Free Date Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with flavor! Made with wholesome ingredients like Medjool dates, walnuts, and oats, these cookies are a guilt-free treat you can enjoy any time of day.
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Persian Date Omelette Recipe
Persian style date omelette is a sweet and savory breakfast that’s made with only 3 ingredients and is ready in 15 minutes. The combination of eggs and dates is unexpectedly delicious.
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2-Ingredient Date Syrup Recipe
This date syrup recipe calls for only 2 ingredients. The deep color and flavor is exclusive to dates. This natural sweetener can be used in drinks, over pancakes, on yogurt and more!
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2-Ingredient Date Paste
Date paste is a versatile alternative to refined sugar that can be used in everything from baked goods to smoothies. Made with just blended dates and water, it’s an easy, wholesome way to add sweetness to your favorite recipes, from baked goods to smoothies.
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Date Coffee Smoothie
This date coffee smoothie has it all! You’ll get a rich and balanced blend of sweet dates and your favorite instant coffee in this energizing smoothie. With a creamy texture and hints of nutty tahini, it’s the perfect morning pick-me-up or afternoon treat.
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I tried the banana date shake and it was delicious! I can’t wait to try more of these delicious looking recipes!
What a mouthwatering collection of recipes with dates. I can’t wait to try some of them. The hard part is choosing one to start! Thank you for sharing.
Such a fabulous collection of date recipes! The babka in particular caught my eye and we can’t wait to try it. Thanks for sharing.
I love baking and cooking with dates, so this is such a wonderful resource to have at hand! Pinned, thank you so much for this compilation!
What a fantastic list of recipes using dates. I can’t wait to try every one of them. Yum!
I’ve only had dates a handful of times because I don’t love to eat them plain. With all these ideas to try, I can’t wait to explore new ways of enjoying dates!