Recipe 1: Stuffed Dates with Peanut Butter
Ingredients:
Falcon Safawi, pitted
Peanut Butter (or any nut butter of your choice)
Optional toppings: finely chopped nuts/ shredded coconut/ cocoa powder
Instructions:
- Slice each Falcon Safawi date lengthwise and remove the pit.Fill the cavity with a teaspoon of peanut butter or any nut butter of your choice.
- Optionally roll the stuffed dates in finely chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or cocoa powder for added crunch, texture and flavor.
- Serve right away and savor the flavorful fusion of creamy nut butter and sweet dates.
Recipe 2: Date and Nut Energy Balls
Ingredients:
12 pieces of Falcon Medjoul dates, pitted
1 cup chopped mixed nuts (almonds, pistachios and cashews)
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (if desired, for added sweetness) Desiccated coconut, for rolling (if desired)
Instructions:
- The pitted dates, mixed nuts, cocoa powder, and honey or maple syrup (if desired) should all be combined in a food processor. Process the mixture until it resembles sticky dough.Using your hands, form the mixture into bite-sized balls.
- Optionally add more flavor by rolling the energy balls in desiccated coconut.Before serving, store the energy balls in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes in an airtight container. These can be kept refrigerated in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Take pleasure in these wholesome, energizing dates and nut balls as a quick snack or a nutritious dessert.
Recipe 3: Date and Yogurt Parfait
Ingredients:
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 cup Falcon Khudri dates (chopped)
1/2 cup granola
Optional toppings: honey, cinnamon, or sliced almonds
Instructions:
- In a glass or a small bowl, layer Greek yogurt, chopped Falcon dates, and granola.
- Repeat the layers until the ingredients are used, finishing with a sprinkle of granola on top. Optional: Drizzle a small amount of honey and sprinkle cinnamon or sliced almonds over the parfait for added sweetness and crunch.
- Serve immediately and savor the delightful combination of creamy yogurt, sweet dates, and crunchy granola.
- These three dessert dishes provide simple yet rewarding ways to savor Falcon Dates' inherent sweetness quickly and delectably. They can be tailored to your tastes and are a delicious treat at any time of the day. Enjoy!