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Dates are Available:

Late fall-winter

How do Dates Grow:

On a palm tree where the weather is very warm. The tree grows tall reaching up to the sun.
date palm tree

What to Look for When Buying Dates:

Dates should be plump. Avoid dates that are hard.

Dates Storage Tips:

Store dates wrapped up in fridge so they don't absorb other odors. They also freeze well.
fruit dates
Add chopped dates in cereals, granola bars, cookies, or eat as is.

Date Nutrition Facts:

Dates are high in Vitamin C, Iron, Potassium and Fiber.





Chewy Date Granola Bars (Kid-Friendly & No Eggs)

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These chewy granola bars are naturally sweetened with dates and honey, easy to make, and perfect for kids to help with. No eggs, no mixers - just stir, press, and bake! Great for snacks, breakfast, or lunchboxes.
  • Category: Snack
  • Oven: 350°F
  • Skill Level: Beginner
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granola bars with dates- CHGT

Prep: 15 minutes | Bake: 15-20 minutes | Yield: 12-16 bars

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cornflakes cereal
  • ? cup quick-cooking oats
  • ¼ cup bran cereal
  • ½ cup chopped pitted dates
  • ½ cup crunchy peanut butter
  • ? cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • (Optional) 1-2 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8×11-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, gently stir together cornflakes, oats, bran cereal, and chopped dates.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla, and optional melted butter or oil until smooth.
  4. Pour peanut butter mixture over dry ingredients and stir until evenly coated.
  5. Spoon mixture into prepared pan and press down very firmly using the back of a spoon or clean hands.
  6. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until lightly golden on top.
  7. Allow bars to cool completely in the pan, then cut into bars.

Kid-Friendly Tips

  • Pressing the mixture down tightly is the secret to chewy bars
  • No eggs or mixers- great for beginner cooks
  • Kids can safely stir and press ingredients
  • Adults should handle the oven

Easy Variations

  • Add mini chocolate chips after mixing (once slightly cooled)
  • Mix in sunflower seeds or chopped nuts (with adult approval)
  • Swap dates for raisins or dried cranberries

Storage

Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for 2- 3 days or refrigerate for up to one week. These bars also freeze well for lunchbox snacks.

Fruit Smoothie

Ingredients:
  • 4 Raspberries
  • 4 Strawberries
  • 2 pitted dates
  • 1/2 Banana
  • 50 ml milk
  • 5 ice cubes
Blend in a smoothie blender on mix for 15 seconds and smooth for 30 seconds. Drink immediately.

Date Snack Balls

Try these snack ball recipes with dates inside.
snack balls


Halva: a tasty treat

by Mrs. Reschly and Daughters, (Pittsburgh, PA.)
  • 1 cup tahini (sesame butter)- you can make your own by grinding fresh sesame seeds in a strong blender.
  • 1/4 cup date paste- you can also make your own by smooching the dates into a paste
  • 2 tbs. honey

Simply mix the three ingredients either in a food processor or by hand. Pat into a pan lined with plastic wrap and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight, cut and enjoy! It is sweet and very healthy!

Date Muffins



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