Chocolate Gingerbread Pralines

Christmas treats are a must during Advent. In addition to all of the sweet temptations, however, we recommend a healthy snack, completely without refined sugar like these gingerbread pralines.

Ingredients:
60 g walnuts
100 g dates
30 g cocoa
1 tsp gingerbread spice (and/or cinnamon, cloves)

Preparation:
In a food processor blend the walnuts, cocoa, dates, and spices until the mixture comes together. Finally, divide the mass into small portions and shape into uniform balls. Let them dry and the pralines are ready.
We wish you a delicious Christmas season!

Banana Date Smoothie

This delicious smoothie is packed full of vitamins and minerals so give it a try!

Ingredients:
1/2 cup of milk of choice
1 frozen banana
4 pitted dates
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
1/8 tsp. turmeric
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
Cocoa powder (optional)

Preparation:
Add everything to the blender and mix until smooth. Enjoy!

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Dates

Dates are the sweet fruit of date trees that are native to the Middle East, Northern Africa, and South Asia. This fruit has grown in popularity around the world and is used in a variety of cuisines. In addition to being delicious, dates have many health benefits and are packed with vitamins and minerals. Dates are high in fiber, polyphenols (antioxidants), iron, potassium, and magnesium. This fruit can support a healthy digestion, reduce the risk of heart disease, and support bone health. Not only are dates good for your health but they are also extremely versatile and perfect in many dishes. They are great in smoothies, on salads, as a quick snack, or in savory Moroccan stews.

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Spiced Energy Balls

What do you think of when you read cinnamon, almonds and dates? For us Christmas immediately comes to mind! Today we have a recipe that combines these simple ingredients into a delicious but healthy Advent treat!

Ingredients:
70g dried dates
70g almonds
1 pinch of cinnamon
Cinnamon to garnish

Preparation:
If the dates are not pitted remove the pits, and cut into quarters. In a food processor, pulse the almonds, dates, and cinnamon until a uniform mixture forms. Form balls and sprinkle with cinnamon. Enjoy!