Date Almond Delights

Date Almond Delights
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When you get a craving for something sweet but nothing seems to crush those cravings, why not step outside your standard sugar wheelhouse, and opt for one of nature’s sweeteners? Enter the date.

Dates are a great natural sweetener that can be used as a healthy alternative to refined sugar in recipes, providing sweetness along with nutritional benefits.

For instance, dates aren’t just sweet. They’re also packed with essential nutrients, including fiber, potassium, magnesium, and vitamins like B6. They provide a quick source of energy, so they’re a great pre-workout snack. In addition, they contain several antioxidants, including flavonoids, carotenoids, and phenolic acid, which may help protect your cells from free radicals and reduce inflammation.

As if that isn’t enough to sell you on dates, they may also promote digestive health by aiding in regular bowel movements and preventing constipation. They also support gut health by feeding beneficial bacteria in the intestines.

The potassium and magnesium in dates are important nutrients for heart health, as they’re needed to help regulate blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease, and support overall cardiovascular function.

Bonus: Despite being sweet, dates have a low glycemic index, meaning they don’t cause rapid spikes in blood sugar levels when eaten in moderation. No spike often means no crash.

With all that in mind, I wanted to create a delicious date-forward recipe. I came up with the following, which I found to be super simple to make. What’s more, it’s perfect for my middle schoolers who are active in volleyball and soccer, and I can rest easy knowing they’re snacking sensibly.

Date Almond Delights

Date Almond Delights

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Course: Dessert
Keyword: Date Almond Delight
Servings: 8
Calories: 47kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 dates
  • 33 Lily’s chocolate chips or your melting chocolate preference
  • 1 Tbsp nut butter I used almond, but you can use what you prefer
  • 1 Tbsp sliced almonds

Instructions

  • Slice dates lengthwise and remove the pit/seed.
  • Add a few sliced almonds.
  • Melt chocolate chips and drizzle across the top.
  • Melt nut butter and drizzle across the top.
  • Place in the freezer until chocolate and nut butter is back to solid.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

You can add any type of nut or topping you prefer. I have made these with a caramel drizzle as well, and it is sinfully delicious.

Nutrition

Fiber: 1.5g | Calories: 47kcal | Fat: 2g | Protein: 0.75g | Carbohydrates: 8g
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Cristina is a Metabolic Effect L3 Nutrition Consultant and a Precision Nutrition L2 Nutrition Coach. Cristina's passion is to help others discover how great their bodies are meant to feel. Whether you're looking to improve your diet, increase energy levels, manage stress, or simply lead a more balanced life, Cristina provides the guidance, support, and tools necessary to make lasting changes. When she isn’t in the kitchen creating nutritious and delicious recipes, or leading one of our Shape-Up Challenges, Cristina enjoys soaking up the sun on the coast of the Carolinas while raising her two amazing daughters, who are active in soccer and volleyball. Cristina is a firm believer that the most effective way to teach children is through our own actions, which is the driving force behind always seeking new ways to enhance personal health and well-being.

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