{"id":139711,"date":"2019-06-13T02:00:44","date_gmt":"2019-06-13T09:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/?p=139711"},"modified":"2020-08-18T14:49:27","modified_gmt":"2020-08-18T21:49:27","slug":"date-fruit-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/date-fruit-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Recipes That\u2019ll Make Dates Your New Favorite Fruit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/green-apple-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apples<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/best-banana-bread-recipes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bananas<\/a>, and berries are great, but there&#8217;s one fruit you&#8217;re probably overlooking at the grocery store. We&#8217;re talking about dates, the sweet fruit that&#8217;s packed with fiber and potassium. Not to mention, dates are the secret ingredient in so many delicious dishes.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t believe us? We&#8217;re sharing 10 recipes below that will make you realize dates are the fruit you&#8217;ve been missing out on.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-139722\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Chickpeas.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/12081953\/Chickpeas.jpg 564w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/12081953\/Chickpeas-222x222.jpg 222w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/12081953\/Chickpeas-230x230.jpg 230w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/12081953\/Chickpeas-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivemagazine.com\/recipes\/vegetarian\/chickpeas-with-dates-turmeric-cinnamon-and-almonds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chickpeas With Dates, Turmeric, Cinnamon, and Almonds<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>This gluten-free recipe is super easy to make. Just put the ingredients into a <a href=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/slow-cooker-desserts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">slow cooker<\/a> and let it simmer. Pair it with couscous or rice for a drool-worthy meal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-141817\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/image-677.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/12154735\/image-677.jpg 1360w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/12154735\/image-677-149x222.jpg 149w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/12154735\/image-677-154x230.jpg 154w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/12154735\/image-677-768x1145.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/12154735\/image-677-409x610.jpg 409w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecookierookie.com\/bacon-wrapped-dates-goat-cheese\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bacon Wrapped Dates With Goat Cheese and Pecans<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Move over chips and dip, these little appetizers are going to be the new party favorite.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-139719\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/majoon-banana-and-date-smoothie-01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/12081757\/majoon-banana-and-date-smoothie-01.jpg 650w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/12081757\/majoon-banana-and-date-smoothie-01-148x222.jpg 148w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/12081757\/majoon-banana-and-date-smoothie-01-153x230.jpg 153w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/12081757\/majoon-banana-and-date-smoothie-01-407x610.jpg 407w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aheadofthyme.com\/2015\/12\/majoon-banana-and-date-smoothie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Majoon (Banana and Date) Smoothie<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Need an <a href=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/quick-easy-breakfast-recipes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">easy breakfast<\/a> to start your morning right? This hearty smoothie will do the trick.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-139718\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Medjool-Date-Apple-Bacon-Pizza-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/12081747\/Medjool-Date-Apple-Bacon-Pizza-10.jpg 650w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/12081747\/Medjool-Date-Apple-Bacon-Pizza-10-148x222.jpg 148w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/12081747\/Medjool-Date-Apple-Bacon-Pizza-10-153x230.jpg 153w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/12081747\/Medjool-Date-Apple-Bacon-Pizza-10-407x610.jpg 407w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitmittenkitchen.com\/date-apple-bacon-pizza-fontina-cheese-arugula\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Medjool Date Apple Bacon Pizza<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>There&#8217;s no such thing as too much pizza. Change up your average pepperoni recipe with a sweet and savory dish that\u2019s guaranteed to leave you craving another slice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-139717\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/ChocolateDatePudding2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/12081733\/ChocolateDatePudding2.jpg 650w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/12081733\/ChocolateDatePudding2-148x222.jpg 148w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/12081733\/ChocolateDatePudding2-153x230.jpg 153w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/12081733\/ChocolateDatePudding2-407x610.jpg 407w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/thedessertedgirl.com\/2018\/08\/03\/chocolate-date-pudding-eggless\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chocolate Date Pudding<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>It&#8217;s a healthier solution to your chocolate cravings. Just mix the ingredients, then chill it overnight.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-139716\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/chocolate-covered-dates-picture.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/12081722\/chocolate-covered-dates-picture.jpg 650w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/12081722\/chocolate-covered-dates-picture-148x222.jpg 148w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/12081722\/chocolate-covered-dates-picture-153x230.jpg 153w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/12081722\/chocolate-covered-dates-picture-407x610.jpg 407w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happyfoodstube.com\/chocolate-covered-dates\/?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=pinterest&amp;utm_campaign=tailwind_tribes&amp;utm_content=tribes&amp;utm_term=525268142_19094942_200474\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Peanut Butter Stuffed Chocolate Covered Dates<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Are you drooling yet? This sweet treat only requires four ingredients and it&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/nicole-cogan-gluten-free-recipes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gluten-free<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-139715\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/date-bars-recipe-salty-sweet-cookie-bars.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/12081711\/date-bars-recipe-salty-sweet-cookie-bars.jpg 650w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/12081711\/date-bars-recipe-salty-sweet-cookie-bars-165x222.jpg 165w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/12081711\/date-bars-recipe-salty-sweet-cookie-bars-171x230.jpg 171w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/12081711\/date-bars-recipe-salty-sweet-cookie-bars-454x610.jpg 454w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/fabulesslyfrugal.com\/recipes\/grandma-dorothys-date-bars-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Grandma\u2019s Date Bars Recipe<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>This date bar is the perfect snack to take on-the-go or for when you\u2019re craving something a little sweet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-139714\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Scones.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/12081701\/Scones.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/12081701\/Scones-222x222.jpeg 222w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/12081701\/Scones-230x230.jpeg 230w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/12081701\/Scones-610x610.jpeg 610w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/12081701\/Scones-100x100.jpeg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chefnotrequired.com\/2018\/10\/09\/easy-date-scones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Easy Date Scones<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Make these tasty scones with a cup of coffee or tea for a delightful breakfast.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-139713\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Delicious-Date-Nut-Bread-new-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/12081652\/Delicious-Date-Nut-Bread-new-6.jpg 650w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/12081652\/Delicious-Date-Nut-Bread-new-6-148x222.jpg 148w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/12081652\/Delicious-Date-Nut-Bread-new-6-153x230.jpg 153w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/12081652\/Delicious-Date-Nut-Bread-new-6-407x610.jpg 407w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/dishesdelish.com\/delicious-date-nut-bread\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Delicious Date Nut Bread<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The smell of baking bread is one of the most intoxicating scents, but the addition dates will fill your home with an extra sweet aroma.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-139712\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/date-paste.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/12081639\/date-paste.jpg 650w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/12081639\/date-paste-222x222.jpg 222w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/12081639\/date-paste-230x230.jpg 230w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/12081639\/date-paste-610x610.jpg 610w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/12081639\/date-paste-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realfoodwithjessica.com\/2015\/07\/10\/date-paste-paleo-whole30-vegan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Date Paste<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Eat it plain or spread it on toast, the options are endless with this paleo, <a href=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/how-to-eat-out-whole-30\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Whole30<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/reasons-to-consider-vegan-diet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vegan<\/a> paste.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>xx, The FabFitFun Team<\/p>\n<p>Now that you&#8217;re sold on dates, how do you keep them from going bad too quickly? <a href=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/why-food-gets-moldy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Here are six tips to keep your food from getting moldy<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":"Apples, bananas, and berries are great, but there's one fruit you're probably overlooking at the 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