You’ve heard of Sugar Plums, but have you ever heard of Sugar Dates? Well, let me introduce you to one of my favorite power snacks! I love eating these as is, but when you add a bit of creamy peanut butter and roll in sugar, it takes this holiday appetizer to a whole other level!
Sugar Dates Are Great Holiday Appetizer
My Sister in Law gets the credit for this tasty treat. She made these as quick bite-sized snacks as we prepared holiday meals.
At first, I thought the combination of dried dates and peanut butter sounded gross, but then I tried it and wouldn’t you know, I couldn’t stop eating them!
During the holidays, she rolled them in granulated sugar which looked fancy and tasted good too.
Dried Dates Are Good For Snacking
I enjoy dried dates
year-round, especially as a recovery snack after a run.
They are considered to be the “gold mine” of vitamins, are an excellent source of iron, and are packed with more health benefits than I could list here.
If you are looking for a great holiday snack to add to your appetizer table, then consider serving this dried sugar dates recipe, just make sure you make a lot of them, because once they are tasted, they will go quick!
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Ingredients:
- Dried dates, pitted
- Creamy peanut butter
- sugar
How Should I Serve Sugared Dates?
Plain dates are great for snacking and to use in foods that require natural sweeteners. Here are some ways I like to use them:
Chop or dice pitted dates
and add to breakfast smoothie.
Add diced dried fruit to a salad for a hint of sweet.
Use as a replacement for raisins or make as an add-in for holiday cookies.
Sugared dates taste great in homemade granola or in no-bake protein bites or as delicious chocolate-covered dates that taste like a snickers bar! too!
Bacon makes everything taste good, so try wrapping a plain or sugared date with a warm piece of bacon.
Of course, filling them with creamy peanut butter and rolling them in sugar creates a holiday appetizer that looks amazing on the table and will keep guests coming back for more.
Dress up that holiday table or keep a few sugar dates in a zip-lock bag for after your gym workout, or a great snack for that long road trip.
These sugar dates really are the perfect food for one and all!
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Easy 3 Ingredient Sugar Date
Equipment
Ingredients
- Dried dates pitted
- Creamy peanut butter
- Sugar
Instructions
- Find the slit in side of dried date (this is where the pit was removed).
- Carefully pry slightly apart.
- Spread a small amount of peanut butter in slit.
- Gently close together.
- Roll in sugar (optional)
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Original post: 12/13/15
Updated post 11/15/19
My mother always included these on her Christmas cookie trays. This is my first time revisiting this 70’s nostalgia treat for our Solstice party buffet. Easy anddelicious!
My grandmother taught us how to do this and my kids love them too. I often wonder where it originated?
I’m not sure! Will have to investigate! 🙂
My mother and grandmother use to make these for the holidays in the 50’s.Add a walnut or pecan for a added crunch.This treet brings back memories.
Oh, that sounds good too!