Biting into a succulent date is like chewing down on a hunk of creamy toffee. It’s incredible that something so delicious, creamy, chewy, and candy-like while being amazingly nutritious can come straight from nature.
Though snacking on dried dates in their natural form makes for a rewarding snack, dates are a fabulous ingredient for many plant-based desserts. They act as wonderful binders, show up in lots of raw dessert recipes, and are essential in vegan caramel recipes.
Have a look at these OGP recipes where dates may play a staring role, or pop up as a surprise ingredient in a delectable dessert.
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1. Black Bean Fudge Brownies With Sweet Potato Caramel
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Everybody loves brownies, but brownies with caramel are by far the best. This recipe for Black Bean Fudge Brownies With Sweet Potato Caramel by Ashley Madden uses a rich chocolate, black bean, and date brownie batter and then marbles homemade sweet potato caramel throughout the dessert.
2. Toffee Vanilla Ice Cream Slices
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These Toffee Vanilla Ice Cream Slices by Anthea Cheng are inspired by the Golden Gaytime, a finger-sized toffee and vanilla ice cream bar dipped in chocolate and covered in biscuit pieces, originating from Australia. This recipe is a healthier version of the Aussie dessert, made with a crumbly oat base, creamy coconut ice cream filling, and all topped with a drizzle of chocolate and a divine cookie crumble. These little bars have the same texture and taste as the original with just a fraction of the guilt!
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3. Chocolate Caramel Truffles
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Chocolate Caramel Truffles by Holly Bertone
4. Snickers Cheesecake Squares
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With a base of dates and nuts, a smooth nutty filling topped off with homemade caramel sauce and chocolate, these Snickers Cheesecake Squares by Holly Jade are a dessert not to miss! If you like anything nutty and sweet, you will love this! This recipe only contains natural sugars but will surely satisfy your sweet tooth. Skip that Snickers ice cream bar in the market and make these instead.
5. Healthy Toasted Coconut Almond Truffles
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These Healthy Toasted Coconut Almond Truffles by Taavi Moore are healthy and indulgent. They have a rich, creamy fudge center with a dark chocolate coating and sprinkled with toasted coconut and chopped almonds. They’re like elevated truffles made from simple and healthy ingredients. These coconut almond truffles are amazing, but feel free to get creative with this recipe! Add different types of nuts, such as peanuts, or hazelnuts. Add a spoonful of peanut butter into the filling, or even dried fruit.
6. Chocolate Pie
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This easy-to-make Chocolate Pie by Julie Zimmer is decadent in a light kind of way. It’s chocolaty and creamy like pudding but not too sweet. It also holds perfectly, even without the coconut oil, cacao butter, or Agar-Agar powder. Instead, it just needs 2 tablespoons of finely ground chia seeds. Mostly made with raw ingredients, this dessert hits all the high notes for nutrition. It’s perfect for any occasion!
7. Vegan Snickers
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Making these vegan Snickers is not only easy, but it’s also a fun thing to do with your kids or family. Next time, instead of buying your kids a Snickers bar, why not make some Vegan Snickers by Angie Li with them?
8. Chocolate Cake
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This Chocolate Cake by Molly Patrick with creamy chocolate frosting is so soft and fluffy and packed full of rich chocolate flavor. You will fall in love with this cake. You will also be amazed that it is oil and vegan butter-free!
9. No-Bake Protein Bars
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These easy, simple, No-Bake Protein Bars by Taavi Moore are the perfect on-the-go snack or post-workout fuel-up. Packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats.
10. Crunchy Caramel Slice
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Who doesn’t love caramel? While it’s usually just full of different kinds of refined sugars, there are great ways to create healthy caramel like the one in this recipe! A fudgy chocolate base is followed by a delicious cream layer, a crunchy corn flake caramel middle, and topped with an ultra-smooth chocolate frosting – drooling yet? That’s not all; there is a full can of chickpeas and a whole avocado hidden in these Crunchy Caramel Slices by Kirsten Kaminski.
11. Paleo Coffee and Coconut Milk Popsicles
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After enduring the summer heat, you may be feeling a bit uneasy. Raising temperatures and higher humidity- what’s up with that?! Not to worry though, because here is the antidote. Stacks on stacks on stacks of these creamy, frosty, cool coffee coconut milk popsicles. They’re so good, like a frappuccino on a stick! Just three main ingredients and a blender are needed, so you won’t even break a sweat getting your freezer stocked with frozen coffee goodness. Dates lend the perfect amount of sweetness, while also keeping these refined sugar-free.
12. Sweet Potato Chocolate Cheesecake
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This vegan, grain-free Sweet Potato Chocolate Cheesecake by Mitra Shirmohammadi is quick and easy to prepare with just 10 simple ingredients and no baking involved. It’s rich, creamy, wholesome, and decadent!
13. Mini Raspberry Swirl Cakes
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These Mini Raspberry Swirl Cakes by OGP Admin are almost raw, low in sugar, fruity, refreshing, and filling. They’re also easy to make because you don’t have to bake them. The freezer will do its job instead. And the beautiful raspberry swirl on the top will make these cakes a hit in any party.
14. Frozen Peanut Butter Pie
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Creamy chocolate and peanut butter swirls are piled inside a no-bake optional crust for a rich and cooling treat. If you’re a fan of peanut butter cups, then this Frozen Peanut Butter Pie by Annie McGee was made for you. Serve semifreddo for the perfect, melty yet chilly treat this summer.
15. Chocolate-Covered Stuffed Dates
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Chewy dates, stuffed with creamy nut butter, coated in chocolate, and sprinkled with sea salt. Are you drooling yet? These Chocolate-Covered Stuffed Dates by Tara Weir are so freakin’ yummy. The bonus is, that they are super easy to make, free of refined sugar, and suitable for vegan, gluten-free, and paleo diets. Doesn’t get much better than that.
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