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California #datesaregreat Eat them whole, in a smoothie, nutrition bar or add them to a recipe. For recipes, nutrition information and more visit

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A few #FunFacts you may not have known:

🌴 #CaliforniaDates have 600+ polyphenols, which act as antioxidants

🌴California Dates are an acceptable part of the following Dietary Patterns: DASH, Mediterranean Diet, Paleo, Whole 30, and whole foods plant based.

🌴California Dates are a great alternative to processed sugars and can be substituted cup for cup in most recipes.

🌴California Dates have a Low Glycemic Index of 42

🌴California Dates are a good source of Dietary Fiber

🌴California Dates are packed with nutrients (fiber & copper)

🌴California Dates are a traditional dry fruit; lowest moisture

🌴California Dates have 6 #BVitamins

🌴California Dates have 7 Minerals – non-mandatory minerals, voluntary #nutrients

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February is all about showing love for our hearts! ❤️ Join the California Date Commission in celebrating National Wear Red Day on February 3rd by wearing red and spreading awareness for American Heart Month. Let's work together to prioritize heart health and protect the ones we love 💕 #WearRedDay #AmericanHeartMonth #HeartHealth #CaliforniaDates #SuperFood #DatesAreGreat #hearthealth #hearthealthmonth #healthawareness #nationalwearredday

#TipTuesday - add California Dates and prosciutto to sauteed Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, collard greens or any other vegetable of your choice for a special sweet’n salty combination.

Proudly grown in the Coachella Valley, California dates provide long-lasting and heart healthy nutrition in a sweet little package. Eat them whole, in a smoothie, swap them for sugar when you bake or add them to a #recipe.

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Looking for an easy, no-bake Sunday recipe? These Peanut Butter Date Granola Bites are not only easy to make, but the California Dates act to sweeten them, pack fiber, nutrients, and antioxidants to this #healthysnack.

Peanut Butter California Date Granola Bites
2 cups California Dates, pitted
½ cup oats
1 cup peanuts
½ cup creamy peanut butter

1. Add peanuts and oats to blender. Blend until finely chopped. Add dates to blender (in small amounts if necessary), and blend until roughly chopped. Add peanut butter to blender and blend until ingredients are blended together.

2. Place mixture on piece of parchment paper. Press mixture into rectangle to desired thickness level. Place in refrigerator 30 minutes so the mixture is not as sticky and easier to cut.

3. Cut into small bars or pieces. Enjoy!

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No oven required for these Three Ingredient Brownies. The secret to these #nobakebrownies is the California Dates that act as the sweetener and the binder to hold the brownies together and add extra nutrients to the brownies.

Three Ingredient Date Brownies
• 2 cups California Dates, pitted
• 1 cup almonds
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder

1. Add California Dates to food processor and process until roughly chopped. Remove from food processor and set aside.
2. Add almonds and cocoa powder to food processor and process until finely ground. Add chopped dates in small amounts back into the food processor. Process until mixture is a dough like consistency.
3. Place mixture on piece of parchment paper and press together into a rectangular shape, depending on your desired thickness.

Cut into squares and enjoy!

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California Date and Pecan Bundt with Salted Caramel Sauce 🍮
This cake is perfect for an autumn after-dinner treat! It’s rich flavor and texture comes from using fresh California Dates and is delicious served warm with caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream! 😍  18 pitted California Dates 2 cups boiling water 2 tsp + 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar 4 large eggs, at room temperature 1⁄4 cup sour cream, room temperature 1 tbsp vanilla extract 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 21⁄2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp sea salt 2-3 tsp cinnamon 1 cup pecans, chopped plus extra for garnish Salted caramel sauce Vegetable oil spray, for pan  Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a large Bundt pan. Place the dates into a bowl, pour over the boiling water, and stir in 2 tsp of baking soda. Allow date mixture to soak for 10 minutes, then mash with a fork until smooth. Set aside.  In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, sour cream, vanilla, and date mixture until well combined.  Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt into the wet ingredients and blend with an electric mister until smooth. Fold in the pecans.  Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool before inverting onto a wire rack.  Once cool, pour the caramel sauce over the cake and sprinkle on a few pecans for garnish.  For more recipes and information, visit datesaregreat.com  #californiadates #datesaregreat #dates #bake #bundt #baking #cakes

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