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10 easy ways to use your Organic Date Powder (+recipe)

3 min read time Sep 23, 2024

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Did you know that Date Powder is a regular addition to some of the world’s most incredibly delicious foods? Here’s a few delicious examples;

Middle eastern cuisine uses date powder in stews, meatballs, chicken recipes and in cauliflower salads.
North African cuisine uses date powder in couscous dishes and in meat marinades.
Mediterranean cuisine has featured dates and date powder for centuries, in rice and vegetable dishes.
Indian cuisine uses date powder in chutney’s sauces, and spice blends.
Western cuisine uses date powder in baked goods, smoothies, cakes, breads, shakes, and as a sugar substitute.

While many of these cuisines may traditionally have used whole dates or date paste, today’s date powder offers a convenient and potentially healthier alternative to so many other options.

Below are 10 easy ways to incorporate Date Powder into these common recipes.

10 fun and tasty ways to use your Organic Date Powder

Here are some easy ways to incorporate date powder into some simple, common dishes:

Oatmeal Date Pancakes: Add date powder to pancake batter along with oats for a naturally sweet and nutritious breakfast. You can use it to replace some or all of the sugar in traditional pancake recipes.

Date and Oat Energy Balls: While not strictly a breakfast dish, these make for a great quick breakfast on-the-go. Mix date powder with oats, nut butter, and other ingredients to create no-bake energy balls.

Smoothies: Add a tablespoon or two of date powder to your morning smoothie for natural sweetness and extra nutrients. It pairs well with ingredients like banana, cacao, and nut milks.

Baked Oatmeal: Incorporate date powder into baked oatmeal recipes for added sweetness and flavor. It can be used alongside or in place of other sweeteners.

Overnight Oats: Mix date powder into your overnight oats recipe for a sweet, nutritious boost. It can be combined with ingredients like chia seeds, nuts, and fresh fruits.

Yogurt Topping: Sprinkle date powder over yogurt as a healthier alternative to sugar or honey. It adds sweetness and a subtle caramel-like flavor.

Homemade Granola: Use date powder as a natural sweetener when making homemade granola. It can help bind ingredients and add a rich flavor.

Date-Sweetened Muffins: Replace some or all of the sugar in muffin recipes with date powder for a healthier breakfast option.

Breakfast Bars: Incorporate date powder into homemade breakfast bar recipes as a binder and natural sweetener.

Hot Cereal: Stir date powder into hot cereals like oatmeal or cream of wheat for added sweetness and nutrition.

Remember, date powder can be used as a replacement for sugar in many recipes, but you may need to adjust the amount to find your optimal taste profile.

This is a picture of date and energy balls

Date and Oat Energy Balls

Here's a fun recipe using your Organic Date Powder from Deglet Noor dates:

Ingredients:

- 1 cup rolled oats

- 1/2 cup Deglet Noor date powder

- 1/4 cup almond butter

- 2 tablespoons honey

- 1/4 cup chopped almonds

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions:

In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, Deglet Noor date powder, chopped almonds, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well.

Add the almond butter, honey, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and the mixture starts to stick together.

If the mixture seems too dry, add a little more honey or almond butter. If it's too wet, add more oats.

Using your hands, roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.

Place the energy balls on a plate or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up.

These date and oat energy balls make for a delicious, healthy snack that's perfect for a quick energy boost. The Deglet Noor date powder adds natural sweetness and a rich, caramel-like flavor, while providing essential nutrients. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

For more information about Organic Date Powder, please go here:

Organic Date Powder