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Save the Dates!

Across the world, people have been eating dates for centuries, but our sweet little friend is making quite the comeback. Caramelly complex and delightfully textured, dates can add a flavor punch to both savory and sweet recipes alike.

Ready to jump into dates? Here are tips for enjoying this tropical stone fruit:

Think sweet.

Just like other stone fruits, dates are a concentrated source of sweet flavor. When using in a recipe, chop dates into bite-sized pieces for a hint of sweetness.

 

Dates pack a punch.

Dates are nutritional powerhouses. A 3.5-ounce serving contains a whopping 7 grams fiber, 2 grams protein, 15% Daily Value vitamin B6, 15% Daily Value potassium, to name a few.1

 

Fresh is best.

Dates get drier with time. Shop for moist dates for top‍-‍notch deliciousness.

 

- RECIPE -

BACON WRAPPED
CHEESE STUFFED DATES

Decadent bites of
savory and sweet.

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CHOCOLATE DIPPED
ALMOND COCONUT DATES

All the joys of chocolate,
coconut and almonds!

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DATE
BBQ SAUCE

A little sweet, a little
spicy and all the flavor.

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MOROCCAN CHICKEN WITH
APPLE, APRICOT & DATE SALAD

Unique flavors combine
for this tasty dish.

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1 Amy Richter, RD. 8 Proven Health Benefits of Dates. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/benefits-of-dates Accessed 2‍/‍23‍/‍2023.