Pitted Date

Pitted Dates are the fruit of the date palm and have a sweet flavour and chewy texture. Als0 Pitted dates are used in deserts such as sticky toffee pudding and in many North African dishes such as tagine. Although sinking your teeth into these sweet treats might seem like you’re eating a lot of sugar, dates are exceptionally nutrient-dense and may impart several health benefits. Their delicate, soft texture makes them an exceptional addition to desserts and savoy dish. Why not start your day with this healthy drink.  It uses whole milk, pitted dates, and ice to create a frothy beverage that tastes like a milkshake, but is much better for you.

Health benefits:

Pitted Dates are high in calories and carbohydrates, so be aware of the number you’re eating per day. A 100-gram serving of Pitted dates, or about four pitted dates, is roughly 277 calories.

Recipes:

Pitted Date, Pistachio and Coconut Bar.

The Pitted dates lend a soft, fudgy flavour to these nut and fruit bars. They Also store in an airtight container for up to a month.

INGREDENTS:

Makes approximately 10 Portions
250g pitted dates, or medjool Dates
80g shelled pistachios
25g rolled oats
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp water
60g desiccated coconut

METHOD:

 Blitz the Pitted dates in a food processor until they have formed a rough paste. Add the shelled pistachios, oats, honey, water and around half of the desiccated coconut. Blend again until thoroughly mixed. Tip the mix out of the blender on to your work surface and roll it into a rectangle about 2cm thick. Cut the rectangle into 10 equal bars. Put the remaining desiccated coconut into a tub or plate, then roll the bars around in it one at a time until they have all been evenly coated with coconut.