Dear Readers,
Natural Delights Medjool Dates More Than Just A Festive Delight And It Is Perfect To Be Enjoyed Whole Year Round With Wholesome Recipes
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| Serving Medjool Dates Pistachios Energy Balls |
In Malaysia, we normally associated Medjool Dates with festive seasons like Hari Raya Aidilfitri or making it a seasonal staple food only during Ramadan where we serve it during Sahur or Iftar, looking at its benefit as a perfect source of energy during the fasting month.
But, in reality, Medjool Dates is not just a seasonal food as it is available whole year round and it can be enjoyed by creating delicious yet healthy delicacies that are ideal to be consumed on a daily basis.
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| Natural Delights Medjool Dates Available At All Major Grocers |
As I was looking for healthy recipes on the web using dates as one of the main ingredients, I found this interesting recipe: the Dates Pistachios Energy Balls introduced and created by Dietitian Georgen Thye. You can view the full recipe here.
The best part is that the recipe is so simple yet delivers a mouth-watering delicacy suitable for everyone.
Recipe: Medjool Dates Pistachios Energy Balls
Ingredients:
10 Natural Delights Medjool Dates (pitted)
1/2 cup shelled pistachios
1/4 cup dried coconut shreds (for coating)
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| Ingredients For Medjool Dates Pistachios Energy Balls |
Preparations:
1. Pit Medjool Dates and chop pistachio into small pieces.
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| Medjool Dates (pitted) |
2. Pulse the dates and pistachios until the mixture is well combined.
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| Add Dates (pitted) and Pistachios (Shelled) Into The Food Processor |
3. Roll the mixture into small balls about 1 inch in diameter using your hands.
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| Roll the well-mixed mixture into small balls |
4. Roll the energy balls in the dried coconut shreds and make sure it is well coated.
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| Roll the Energy Balls In The Dried Coconut Shred (Well Coated) |
5. Place the energy balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
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| Medjool Dates Pistachios Energy Balls Ready To Be Served |
Nutrition Facts: Amount Per Serving (2 Energy Balls)
- Calories: 204 kcal
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fat: 8g
- Fiber: 4g
I choose to go with dates as my main ingredient to prepare some healthy bites as dates are high in calories, particularly carbohydrates that provide an excellent source of energy that I need for my daily routine, yet lowers cholesterol which can aid me in controlling by reducing cholesterol and weight management.
It is also high in natural fibre which helps to regularize bowel movements to ease constipation and indirectly, improve overall digestive health. Not only that, dates are rich in antioxidants (Carotenoids, Flavonoids, Phenolic Acid) which can be beneficial to cardiac and pulmonary health, making them one of the most ideal heart-healthy food.
Last but not least, it contains essential vitamins and is rich in copper, selenium, and magnesium for overall wellness.
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| Versatile Recipe To Fuel My Day |
Why Natural Delights Medjool Dates?
- Nutrient dense with 16 essential vitamins and minerals
- Rich, natural sweetness
- Complex carbohydrates
It is truly versatile to enjoy Natural Delights Medjool Dates either taking it as a snack or easily incorporating it with various recipes, not limited to only salads, baked items, desserts, or smoothies. You can be creative to create delicious yet healthy recipes with these dates.
These dates can be easily carried around and keep them close at hand to be enjoyed as an ideal heart-healthy snack at any time, anywhere while keeping our routine ongoing.
For more information about Natural Delights Medjool Dates, you can visit its official website or follow social media platforms for real-time updates.
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