Medjoul and pitted dates
Because Medjoul dates are so soft, sweet, and creamy, they are extremely popular. Make bites with them, process them into baked goods, or take them as a snack in between. The difference with pitted dates is that Medjoul dates are much larger and fleshier. The pitted variant is therefore a bit drier. You have to put in a bit of effort to remove the pit, but afterwards you’ll have something!
Medjoul dates are healthy
And it’s nice to know that Medjool dates are healthy. They contain vitamins A, B2, B3, B5, B11, K, and choline. They are also rich in fibers that contribute to good gut function and contain many minerals. Such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, copper, magnesium, manganese, sodium, and zinc.
Dates and healthy chocolate truffles
And also make healthy chocolate truffles with these Medjool dates! For this, you pit them and grind them finely in a kitchen machine. Then, chop raw nuts finely and mix everything with coconut oil and raw cocoa. From this mixture, you knead balls the size of bonbons, and roll them through coconut flakes. The result after a few hours of cooling in the fridge? A super delicious, raw treat that also looks culinary.
Medjoul dates as a natural sweetener
After all, Medjoul dates aren’t unnecessarily sweet and caramel-like for nothing. They have a high sugar content! This makes dates an ideal sweetener. You can naturally replace refined sugars with them in baked goods. Cut the dates into small pieces or finely grind them in a kitchen machine. Then, you can easily add them to the dough.