Dates are intensely sweet, in fact you can even replace them for sugar in many recipes. Dates have so much to offer for your health. They're packed with minerals like magnesium, iron, copper and potassium, all of which support a healthy heart. They also provide vitamin B6, antioxidants along with fiber. This is a recipe to help you control your sugar cravings and still feel like you cheated. The Co-Op offers the most beautiful Dates; Deglet noor pitted
Recipe:
Yields: 36 candies
Serving Size: 2 candies (130 calories)
1 c. pitted dates (about 20 dates)
1/2 c. creamy peanut butter
2 T. coconut oil
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp salt
Flaky sea salt for topping if you like
Directions:
Recipe:
Yields: 36 candies
Serving Size: 2 candies (130 calories)
1 c. pitted dates (about 20 dates)
1/2 c. creamy peanut butter
2 T. coconut oil
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp salt
Flaky sea salt for topping if you like
Directions:
- Soak the dates in hot water for 15 minutes and drain
- Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and grease the paper.
- In the bowl of your food processor, combine the dates, peanut butter, coconut oil, vanilla and salt. Process until smooth.
- Spread evenly on the bottom of the prepared pan and freeze for 60 minutes.
- Slice into 1 inch square, sprinkle with sea salt and serve.
- Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 week.
- They are soft coming right out of the freezer, and make a perfect treat after a meal to tell your body you are done eating.
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