1. Dayri Date and Nut Energy Bars
Ingredients
1 cup Dayri dates (pitted)
1 cup mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts)
2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
Blend the dates, nuts, honey, and coconut oil in a food processor.
Press the mixture firmly into a lined baking tray.
Chill for 1-2 hours, then cut into bars.
2. Cream Cheese-Stuffed Dayri Dates
A simple but sweet-savory appetizer.
Ingredients
12 Dayri dates (pitted)
4 Oz cream cheese
2 tbsp chopped pistachios
Honey (for drizzling)
Instructions
Slit the dates open and, within each, stuff it with cream cheese.
Sprinkle on the top with pistachios and drizzle with honey.
Either serve right away or chill to be served later.
3. Dayri Date Smoothie
A naturally sweetening energy drink.
Ingredients
5 Dayri dates (pitted)
1 banana
1 cup milk (or any plant alternative)
½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
Blend everything smooth and creamy.
Serve cold
4. Dayri Date and Chicken Tajin
A Moroccan-inspired hearty dish with sweet notes.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken thighs
1 onion (sliced)
1 cup Dayri dates (pitted)
1 cup chicken broth
1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Sear chicken thighs in oil, remove, and then set aside.
Sauté onions with spices and return the chicken to the pot.
Add stock and dates, and let it simmer for 45 min.
5. Dayri Date and Oatmeal Cookies
Chewy cookies with the dates' natural sweet flavor.
Ingredients
1 c rolled oats
½ cup chopped Dayri dates
1 egg
¼ cup melted butter
¼ cup brown sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Combine all the ingredients; shape into cookies.
In the oven, be bemused from 12 to 15 minutes.
6. Dayri Date Chutney
The sweet-and-tangy reference from the condiment list—ideal for cheese boards or roasted meats.
Ingredients
1 cup chopped Dayri dates
½ cup apple cider vinegar
½ cup sugar
1 tsp grated ginger
Instructions
Combine everything in a saucepan.
Cook on low heat for half an hour until it thickens.
Place in a jar; cool before serving.
7. Dayri Date and Quinoa Salad
A refreshing salad with a touch of sweetness.
Ingredients
1 cup cooked quinoa
½ cup chopped Dayri dates
¼ cup sliced almonds (toasted)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
Mix the quinoa, dates and almonds.
Drizzle your olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture.
Serve warm or chilled.
8. Dark Chocolates with Dayri Dates
Quick, indulgent treat mixing the sweetness and richness.
Ingredients
1 cup melted dark chocolate
6 coarsely chopped Dayri dates
¼ cup chopped almonds
Pinch of sea salt