Elixirs
Drooling Over Medjools
- Medjool Date (Via TimeInTheKitchen.)
A recent sweet tooth fix proved so ridiculously yummy it's become a staple indulgence — at least when I have the right ingredients on hand. It all started when my friend Julia visited from out of town, and got really excited about my Medjool dates. From her bag she pulled a jar of fresh organic almond butter, grabbed a date, split and pitted it, slathered a glob of almond butter on both halves, and handed me one. Naturally, I dove right in, and it was divine.
The sweet chewiness of the date, mixed with the salty almond butter goo was frighteningly good. It so happens, all this is reasonably good for you too. Dates are high in potassium, and a completely natural source of sugar, which offers a nice kick to your energy levels. The almond butter is a healthy and easy to digest protein and fat. Since it's pretty rich, you won't need more than two. Maybe three if you can't stop yourself.
Since that first time, I've also tried the Medjools with raw organic tahini in the place of almond butter, which was also totally yummy. So, I guess you could slather any of your favorite nut or seed butters into the belly of a date and be really satisfied. It's also a super easy and practical snack to take on the road when you're in need of an energy boost. Try it, and let me know what you think! Detailed instructions below....
Get This
- Organic Medjool Dates, (which are, FYI, more nutritious than other dates)
- Organic Almond Butter, (or other favorite butter such as Tahini, Cashew Butter, Brasil Nut Butter, etc.)
Do This
- Remove the pit from your date, and split in half
- Take a spoon full of nut/seed butter and slather it on each half
- Eat slowly, gobble, or guzzle
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Any tips on getting fresh instead of dried dates? I think the difference is small--they don't have a lot of moisture to start with--but I've noticed sometimes I get them and they're plump, and sometimes they're a little cracklier. I prefer plump!
Submitted by prairieportia on 06.15.10 at 03:51.
Yes, the dried dates can be more plump and moist which is always best over the shrivled dried date. Go for organic, they are always better from what I've seen. Also, any nut/dried fruit store usually has amazing Medjool Dates, plus quicker turn over. I found a great place with REALLY good ones in Tribeca right on Chambers....and Reade I think, more or less around there. Def on Chambers. It's a 'Nut' store. Be sure to get their organic ones as they ahve non-organic options as well. Also health food stores seem to sale great ones too.
Submitted by Aarona Pichinson on 06.16.10 at 09:24.