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Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates

Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates

Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates are a super delicious dessert or snack. They are so simple to make and only require two ingredients (with additional toppings if desired.) As a child I always avoided dates; to me, they looked a little like shrivelled cockroaches and I couldn’t understand why anyone would want to eat them. Now I can’t imagine ever refusing a delicious, sticky, sweet date. Both my boys have always loved dates but I do think stuffing them and adding some pretty topping makes them look a lot more appealing. I wonder if I had been offered stuffed dates as...

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Date Bars

Date Bars

Ingredients Date Filling 3 cups chopped pitted dates (1 lb) Save $ 1 1/2 cups water Save $ 1/4 cup granulated sugar Save $ Bars 1 cup packed brown sugar Save $ 1 cup butter or margarine, softened Save $ 1 3/4 cups all-purpose* or whole wheat flour Save $ 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats Save $ 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Save $ 1/2 teaspoon salt Save $ Steps •In 2-quart saucepan, cook filling ingredients over low heat about 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened. Cool 5 minutes. •Heat oven to 400°F. Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with...

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Coconut Dates Icebox Cookies

Coconut Dates Icebox Cookies

This easy recipe changes up the usual sugar cookie by adding cinnamon, sweet dates, and tropical coconut. If coconut-date is not your favorite combo, we have other variations like Mexican chocolate, Meyer lemon and black pepper, or simple, classic sugar cookies. Game plan: The dates can be finely chopped in a food processor. Quarter them first, then place in a food processor fitted with a blade attachment. Pulse until finely chopped, about 30 to 40 (1-second) pulses. The dough logs can be frozen for up to a month: Just wrap the plastic-covered logs tightly in aluminum foil before freezing. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight...

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No-bake date energy balls

No-bake date energy balls

Healthy never tasted so good with these no-bake date energy balls. naturally nutty and sweet with a slight bit of crunch, these date balls taste like a treat while being good for you. Whether you are looking for healthy snacks to refuel with after a hard workout, are looking for filling but nutritious mid-afternoon snack ideas, want to provide your kiddos with more beneficial snacks, these No Bake Date Energy Balls are vegan and gluten-free, require only one bowl and a food processor, and are beloved by children and adults alike! I've been on a roll lately. I've been so lucky to find healthy treats...

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