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Remove pit
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Stuff with:
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Almond or peanut butter
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Cream cheese or goat cheese
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A single almond or walnut
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Chocolate chips
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Sprinkle with sea salt or cinnamon
2. Date and Nut Energy Balls
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1 cup dates, pitted
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1 cup nuts (almonds, walnuts, cashews)
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2 tablespoons cocoa powder (optional)
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Pinch of salt
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Blend in food processor, roll into balls
3. Date Smoothie
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2-3 dates, pitted
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1 banana
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1 cup almond milk
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1 tablespoon almond butter
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Ice
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Blend until smooth
4. Date Paste (Sugar Substitute)
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1 cup dates, pitted
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½ cup warm water
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Blend until smooth
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Use in baking to replace refined sugar
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5. Oatmeal Topping
Chop dates and sprinkle over oatmeal with cinnamon and nuts.
6. Salad Addition
Chopped dates add sweetness to:
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Spinach salad with goat cheese and walnuts
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Grain salads (quinoa, farro)
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Coleslaw
7. Date and Nut Bars
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2 cups dates, pitted
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1½ cups nuts
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½ cup shredded coconut
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2 tablespoons coconut oil
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Blend, press into pan, chill
8. Sticky Toffee Date Cake
The classic British dessert made with chopped dates for natural sweetness.