Check out these delicious, nutrient-packed recipes made with dates. I’ve mainly used Medjool dates, but many can be made with other varieties. From breakfasts and rice dishes to beverages, treats, and healthier desserts, these recipes feature wholesome ingredients and amazing flavors. You’re sure to love them—and many more on the site. Let’s dive in!
Healthy Date Banana Muffins
These healthy muffins are sweetened only with dates and bananas. They’re so sweet and moist, you won’t miss the refined sugar at all.
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Date Walnut Dessert (Ranginak)
This Persian date dessert with walnuts is absolutely fabulous. It’s so easy to make, and just a small piece is enough to satisfy your sweet tooth.
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Persian Lentil Rice
You can enjoy dates in savory recipes too. This Persian lentil rice (Adas Polo) is proof of that. It’s amazingly delicious and topped with dates.
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Maamoul Cookies (Date Filled Cookies)
A reader favorite, Maamoul are buttery Middle Eastern cookies mostly sweetened with dates. They melt in your mouth and are utterly delicious.
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Barley Porridge with Blueberries
Barley porridge with blueberries is a wholesome breakfast topped with dates. A healthy breakfast never tasted so good.
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Date Shake (4 Ways)
You can also make refreshing beverages with dates. These cool, creamy date shakes are packed with flavor and nutrients.
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Date Filled Cookie Rolls
Another delicious cookie recipe: buttery dough filled with a smooth date filling and shaped into rolls. Sweetened mostly with dates, they’re a fancy yet easy treat.
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Date Bar Cookies With Nuts
A buttery shortbread cookie crust topped with caramel-like moist dried fruit and crunchy nuts—this is a mouthwatering treat that uses dates.
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Apricot Almond Marzipan Stollen
With this recipe, you can make a delicious marzipan stollen using a no-refined-sugar marzipan made with dates and almonds. You won't believe its not the traditional marzipan.
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Chocolate Date Avocado Truffles
Dates, chocolate, and avocados come together to make these melt-in-your-mouth truffles. They’re decadent yet contain minimal added sugar.
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