When it comes to making delicious, sweet treats, most of us turn to refined sugar. But it turns out that adding dates to your favorite indulgences is a great way to sweeten them up and boost their nutritional value at the same time. Not only do dates have a naturally rich, caramelly flavor, but they’re also a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, like potassium, manganese, and copper. It is therefore no surprise that TikTok has cottoned on to its potential. In 2023, a recipe for chocolate date bark went viral on the app, and since then, it has been flooded with tasty recipes that make use of the fruit (chocolate, peanut butter, and dates are a particularly popular combination).
Below, we’ve listed some of our favorite ways to cook with dates. From banoffee caramel pots to cookie bars to popsicles, there are no limits to this fruit’s potential. And many of them make use…