Amber dates are soft, sweet, and a versatile variety of dates. Here are some recipes that will help you use amber dates:
1. Amber Date and Nut Energy Balls
Perfect as a healthy yet quick snack!Ingredients:
1 cup amber dates, pitted
½ cup almonds or any nut of your choice
2 tablespoons cocoa powder (optional)
1 tablespoon coconut oil
¼ cup shredded coconut, for coating
Instructions:
In a food processor, blend together the dates, nuts, cocoa powder, and coconut oil.
Roll the mixture into bite-sized balls.
Coat each ball with shredded coconut and refrigerate for an hour prior to serving.
2. Amber Date and Chicken Tagine
An exotic Moroccan sweet-savory dish.Ingredients:
1 pound chicken thighs
1 onion, sliced
1 cup amber dates, pitted
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon honey
1 cup chicken broth
Instructions:
Sear the chicken thighs until golden brown, then remove them from the skillet.
Sauté the onions, then add the spices and get the chicken back in the pan.
Pour in chicken broth, add dates and honey, and then сook for 45 minutes.
3. Amber Date Smoothie
A naturally sweet and creamy drink.Ingredients:
5 amber dates, pitted
1 banana
1 cup milk or milk alternates
½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions:
Blend the ingredients to a smooth consistency.
Serve chilled.
4. Amber Date and Oat Cookies
These chewy, sweet cookies are fantastic with a nice cup of tea.Ingredients:
1 cup rolled oats
½ cup amber dates, chopped
1 egg
¼ cup honey
¼ cup butter, melted
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix well all the ingredients and shape into cookies.
Bake 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
5. Amber Date and Cheese Stuffed Pastry
A sweet-savory appetizer.Ingredients:
8 amber dates, pitted
4 ounces cream cheese
Puff pastry sheets
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Stuff each date with cream cheese and wrap in puff pastry.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden.
6. Amber Date Chutney
Sweet, sour, and yummy condiment.Ingredients:
1 cup amber dates, chopped
½ cup apple cider vinegar
½ cup sugar
1 teaspoon ginger, grated
Instructions:
Combine everything together in a saucepan.
Simmer and stir occasionally for 30 minutes until thickened.
Allow cooling before transferring to a jar.
7. Amber Date and Almond Milkshake
This truly thick-shake is both refreshing and healthy.Ingredients:
6 amber dates, pitted
1 cup almond milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
Blend until creamy.
Serve immediately.
8. Amber Date and Quinoa Salad
A healthful and tasty side dish.Ingredients:
1 cup cooked quinoa
½ cup amber dates, chopped
¼ cup sliced toasted almonds
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions:
In a bowl combine quinoa, dates, and almonds.
Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
Serve in the chilled state or at room temperature.
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