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Shanibars

Shanibars

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the dates, peanut butter, coconut, cocoa powder and salt into a food processor. Cover, and blend until smooth, about 4 minutes. The mixture will be very sticky.
  2. 2 Press the mixture into a loaf pan lined with waxed paper. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Remove the chilled mixture from the pan and slice into 6 bars. Wrap each bar in foil and refrigerate until serving.

By WickedCreations

Gran's Date Bars

Gran's Date Bars

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
33 min
Total
48 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Bring dates and water to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer and stir until thick, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla extract.
  3. 3 Combine oats, flour, brown sugar, walnuts, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl. Add melted butter; mix until blended.
  4. 4 Pour 2/3 of the oat mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish, pressing over the bottom and sides. Spread the date mixture over the oats; crumble remaining oat mixture evenly on top. Press down lightly.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 25 minutes.

By cherie

Chocolate-Cranberry Energy Bars

Chocolate-Cranberry Energy Bars

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Pulse almonds and walnuts together in the bowl of a food processor until chopped. Add dates and cranberries, a little at a time, and continue to chop. Add coconut, cocoa, and vanilla extract. Process to desired consistency.
  3. 3 Roll dough into a 2-inch wide log and cut into ten 3/4-inch thick pucks. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until set, about 10 minutes.

By BoKristensen

Date Muffins

Date Muffins

3.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease or line 10 cups of a muffin tin.
  2. 2 Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda together in a bowl. Add dates, separating the pieces as you drop them into the flour mixture. Mix to coat.
  3. 3 Whisk buttermilk, egg, and butter together in a small bowl. Fold buttermilk mixture into flour mixture until just combined.
  4. 4 Spoon batter into prepared muffin tin.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the largest muffin comes out clean, about 15 minutes.

By Jeannette

Apricot-Date Bars

Apricot-Date Bars

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
45 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix oats, flour, 1 cup brown sugar, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl. Stir in butter until mixture is crumbly.
  3. 3 Press a little over half of the crumbly mixture into the bottom of a 10x15-inch baking pan.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until starting to brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
  5. 5 Combine remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar, dates, apricots, and orange juice in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir until thickened, breaking up any clumps, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Cool filling slightly, about 5 minutes.
  6. 6 Drop spoonfuls of warm filling over the crust. Spread evenly with an offset spatula. Sprinkle remaining crumbly mixture evenly over the filling; press gently into the filling.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until top is lightly browned, about 25 minutes. Cut into 1-1/4x2-inch bars with a pastry cutter while still hot. Cool bars in the pan, about 20 minutes.

By Jan Mowbray

Date-Marshmallow Waldorf Salad

Date-Marshmallow Waldorf Salad

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the apples in a medium serving bowl and sprinkle with sugar, lemon juice and salt. Stir in the celery, dates and walnuts. In a separate bowl, whip the cream with an electric mixer until it can hold a peak. Mix in mayonnaise and gently fold into the apple mixture along with the marshmallows. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

By Linda

Persimmon Date Drop Cookies

Persimmon Date Drop Cookies

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix flour, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl.
  3. 3 Combine white sugar, brown sugar, coconut oil, and butter in a separate bowl; mix until creamy. Beat in persimmon pulp. Add eggs and vanilla extract; beat until well combined, scraping sides of the bowl occasionally.
  4. 4 Stir flour mixture into persimmon mixture by hand until thoroughly combined. Add dates and oats; mix dough well.
  5. 5 Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool briefly; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 10 minutes.

By Nancy Anne Morris Martin

Toasted Oat Muffins with Apricots, Dates, and Walnuts

Toasted Oat Muffins with Apricots, Dates, and Walnuts

5.0

Prep
25 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a muffin tin or line with paper liners.
  2. 2 Spread oats on a rimmed baking sheet and place in the preheating oven until toasted and fragrant, 5 to 8 minutes.
  3. 3 Mix toasted oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, salt, and allspice in a large bowl. Add walnuts, apricots, and dates.
  4. 4 Whisk melted butter, buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl. Pour over the flour mixture and mix briefly until batter is combined. Scoop batter into the prepared pan.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool.

By LauraF

Buddha Bowl Power Menu

Buddha Bowl Power Menu

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
590 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cashews, dates, flaxseed meal, cinnamon, and 1 pinch salt in a food processor and blend until very well mixed. Add coconut oil and continue to blend until mixture sticks together. Roll into 20 gumball-sized bites and place on a baking tray. Freeze at least 30 minutes. Store cinnamon energy bites in freezer or refrigerator until ready to serve.
  2. 2 Bring water, brown rice, and 1 pinch salt to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 8 minutes. Add fava beans, red bell pepper, and peas. Cook until rice is tender, about 6 minutes more. Drain if necessary, but do not rinse. Allow to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Combine cooled cooked rice, Swiss cheese, and artichoke hearts in a bowl. Mix olive oil, mustard, and white wine vinegar together in a small bowl; pour dressing over rice mixture and toss. Transfer to a bento box with the hard-boiled egg.
  4. 4 Place yogurt in a separate compartment of the bento box and top with avocado, 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds, and chia seeds. Add energy bites to another compartment of the bento box. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  5. 5 Combine blueberries, 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds, and jasmine buds in a portable drink container. Add water. Refrigerate 8 hours to overnight. Serve with the bento box.

By Buckwheat Queen

Bacon and Date Appetizer

Bacon and Date Appetizer

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
5 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the broiler.
  2. 2 Slit dates. Place one almond inside each date. Wrap dates with bacon, using toothpicks to hold them together.
  3. 3 Broil 10 minutes, or until bacon is evenly brown and crisp.

By CINNTX

Bacon-Wrapped Dates

Bacon-Wrapped Dates

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Slice dates in half and open them up. Pinch off pieces of blue cheese and place them into the center of dates; press date halves together to close. Wrap each date with a half-slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Arrange in a baking dish or on a baking sheet with sides to catch any grease.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until bacon is crisp, 30 to 40 minutes. Turn dates over after the first 20 minutes for even cooking.

By WINEANDCHEESE

Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Dates

Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Dates

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the air fryer close to an exhaust fan and preheat to 285 degrees F (140 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place bacon onto a cutting board and slice in half crosswise. Stuff each date with 1 almond and wrap with 1/2 slice of bacon. Place the bacon-wrapped dates into the basket of the air fryer, end side down, not touching.
  3. 3 Air fry until fat has been rendered, 10 to 11 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve warm.

By Bren

Easy Devils on Horseback with Blue Cheese

Easy Devils on Horseback with Blue Cheese

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Stuff each date with 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of blue cheese and wrap date with half a slice of bacon; secure with a toothpick. Arrange on the baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until bacon is crispy, 15 to 20 minutes.

By Lydia68

Kentucky Fruit Filling

Kentucky Fruit Filling

3.0

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut orange into sections, and remove the seeds. Grind the sections, peels and all.
  2. 2 Combine dates, raisins, and ground orange in a medium saucepan: stir well. Stir in sugar and orange juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened.
  3. 3 Spread hot filling between layers or on top of cake.

By barbara

Stuffed Dates for Ramadan

Stuffed Dates for Ramadan

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stuff each date with 1 whole toasted almond and arrange on a serving platter. Spoon a little bit of creme fraiche over each date and sprinkle with chopped almonds.

By Afiyet_olson

Homemade Naturally Sweetened Almond Milk

Homemade Naturally Sweetened Almond Milk

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
800 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place almonds in a bowl and cover with cool water; place bowl out of direct sunlight and soak for 12 to 48 hours.
  2. 2 Place dates in a separate bowl and cover with 1 cup water; soak for 1 hour.
  3. 3 Drain and rinse almonds in a colander and transfer almonds to a blender. Add dates and their soaking water, vanilla extract, and salt; pour in 4 cups water. Blend on low speed for 10 seconds and slowly increase to high speed and process for 90 seconds.
  4. 4 Place a nut bag or cheesecloth over a bowl; pour in almond mixture. Allow the milk to fully strain through, about 10 minutes. Gently squeeze nut bag or cheesecloth to release any extra milk from the pulp. Transfer almond milk to a container and refrigerate.

By thefoodieandthefireman

Rice Pudding With Dates

Rice Pudding With Dates

3.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the rice into a food processor or blender, and process until coarse, but not pureed. Transfer to a saucepan, and stir in the milk, sugar and dates. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally until the dates are tender, about 20 minutes. Serve warm or cold.

By BMaryGreen

Easy Tasty Dates

Easy Tasty Dates

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Slice open the dates, and stuff each with about 1/2 teaspoon goat cheese. Top each date with a pecan, using the goat cheese to hold the pecans in place. Wrap each date with 1/2 slice bacon.
  3. 3 Arrange the wrapped dates on a baking sheet. Bake 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until the bacon is crisp and evenly brown.
  4. 4 In a saucepan over medium heat, mix the balsamic vinegar and sugar until thickened. Pour over the dates to serve.

By Toni Losada

Healthy Banana Cookies

Healthy Banana Cookies

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a large bowl, mash the bananas. Stir in oats, dates, oil, and vanilla. Mix well, and allow to sit for 15 minutes. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
  3. 3 Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly brown.

By K Gailbrath

Date Jam

Date Jam

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine dates, hot water, lemon, agave, ghee, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small pot over medium-low heat; bring to a boil.
  2. 2 Reduce heat and simmer, breaking up the dates as they cook down, until thickened to desired consistency, about 10 minutes.

By Kimberly Masiello

Vanilla Almond Milk

Vanilla Almond Milk

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
495 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place almonds and vanilla bean in a bowl; add enough water to cover completely. Place dates in a separate bowl and add enough water to cover completely. Soak almonds and dates at room temperature, 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Drain and discard soaking water from almonds and rinse almonds thoroughly. Drain water from dates and keep water to add to the almond milk, if desired.
  3. 3 Combine soaked almonds, vanilla bean, dates, and sea salt in a blender; pour in 3 cups water. Blend on high for 1 minute. Let sit to allow foam to subside, about 1 minute. Add remaining 1 cup water and some of the date water for extra sweetness; blend until almond milk is smooth, about 1 minute.
  4. 4 Place a nut milk bag in a quart-size measuring cup or large bowl. Pour almond milk into the bag and lift to drain. Gently squeeze the bag to extract as much milk as possible. Store almond milk in the refrigerator.

By foodelicious

Bacon Wrapped Dates

Bacon Wrapped Dates

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Line a shallow baking pan with aluminum foil; place a roasting rack onto foil.
  2. 2 Cut a slit in each date; place almonds inside slits. Press dates together to close slits. Wrap each date with 1 half piece bacon. Place dates on the prepared rack.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven until bacon is crisp, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve immediately with toothpicks. Dates will be hot inside.

By Reynolds KitchensR

Tanya's Date Cake

Tanya's Date Cake

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
50 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round springform pan.
  2. 2 Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Add dates and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Drain dates and transfer to a food processor. Puree dates into a smooth paste.
  3. 3 Sift together flour and baking soda into a large bowl. Stir in chopped walnuts until combined and set aside.
  4. 4 Beat together butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Slowly add beaten eggs, allowing them to thoroughly blend into the butter mixture. Stir in ground dates and mix until combined. Pour in flour mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until just incorporated. Add 3/4 cup hot water or as needed to thin the batter into a pourable consistency. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan.
  5. 5 Bake cake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

By tanygupta

Coconut Date Bars

Coconut Date Bars

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Blend almonds and coconut in a food processor; add dates and pulse until combined. Add cashews and coconut oil; pulse until mixture is thick and sticks together. Transfer to a sheet of waxed paper; form into a square, folding sides of waxed paper over the top. Refrigerate until solid, at least 30 minutes.

By Lacy Wilson

Dulcia Domestica

Dulcia Domestica

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stuff dates with chopped nuts: the nuts are inserted into the space left by the pit.
  2. 2 Place dates in a small pan. Sprinkle with pepper if desired. Add wine, then drizzle honey over dates. Cook over medium heat until the skins begin to peel off the fruit. Transfer dates to a serving dish, and allow to cool slightly before serving.

By Talia

Chinese Chews I

Chinese Chews I

4.6

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix dry ingredients except confectioner's sugar. Add nuts and dates.
  3. 3 Then add eggs which have been lightly beaten. Mix well.
  4. 4 Press mixture into ungreased cookie sheet as thin as possible. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
  5. 5 Cut into 1 -2 inch squares while hot. Roll into balls as soon as the squares are cool enough to handle then roll in confectioner's sugar. Allow to cool completely before eating.

By Lesy