Uses for dates?

[Hygeia]

I picked up some dates last night. I'm not sure why because I have never used them before but for some reason they "spoke" to me and I had to get them. But now I don't know what to do with them.

I'm browing for recipes but was wondering if any of you would be willing share some idea of what you do with them.

Thanks.

:D

[JEN]

Dates are natures candy. My favorite are medjools. I love RP's brownies cuz they are simple and delish.

Rp Brownies


1 cup walnuts (unsoaked)
1 cup dates (pitted unsoaked)
1/4 cup cocoa powder (you may use carob if you like)

Place in food processor, and blend until well blended; should still be dry and chunky, appx 30 seconds. Press into a small springform pan. Refrigerate until you can insert a knife and it isn't too sticky.

Cut into little pieces, then place in plastic baggies and freeze.

They can be eaten fresh from the fridge or from the freezer.

[Hygeia]

Wow, those sound simply delish!!! I need to get myself some cocoa powder, all I have is Hersheys and I know that's not raw. LOL

Thank you........anyone else? :D

[rawstrength]

To make pie crust, food process (or blend in a vitamix) equal amounts unsoaked nuts and unsoaked dates until chunky but stuck together. Fill with favorite fruits and enjoy!

To make carrot cake, blend 1/2 cup soaked dates with 1/4 cup water. Mix with 2 tbs. melted coconut oil, 2 cups ground flax seeds and a dash of cinnamon. Store in the fridge until firm. It's nice with a dried coconut/agave nectar frosting.

[ab_raw]

here's a quick easy snack with one medjool date and 4 nuts (or sometimes doubled):
I take the date and tear it half lengthwise to get out the pit. Then I stuff 2 raw walnut halves into each half of the date. Then I eat it.
This is so yummy and takes the edge off when I get home from work and won't be eating right away. Or as a mid morning snack.
Anita

[rainwolf]

Brownies? Ohh I have to make some of that! LOL I make Alissas fudge balls with the dates- so easy and way nummy. Even my kids love it and it is a sweet I can give them without feeling like I am poisoning them.

[Hygeia]

Great ideas. Mmmmm carrot cake, will have to try that one soon.

Anita - I haven't tried one plain before but that sounds like a good snack.

[Hygeia]

Dates are natures candy. My favorite are medjools. I love RP's brownies cuz they are simple and delish.

Rp Brownies


1 cup walnuts (unsoaked)
1 cup dates (pitted unsoaked)
1/4 cup cocoa powder (you may use carob if you like)

Place in food processor, and blend until well blended; should still be dry and chunky, appx 30 seconds. Press into a small springform pan. Refrigerate until you can insert a knife and it isn't too sticky.

Cut into little pieces, then place in plastic baggies and freeze.

They can be eaten fresh from the fridge or from the freezer.

I just made them finally yesterday..........they are so yummy!! They seem more like a fudge then a brownie to me but hey, it's chocolate!

Thanks for the recipe.

:D

[MOTH]

I seriously love dates, so much that I think I'm going to start cutting back. They are just SOOO sweet, and I can eat them plain, or with some additional fruit like apple or coconut. I'm going to try and just use them as a sweetener only because really, I love those little things! (especially juicy medjool)