A sweet start to school (+ date oatmeal cookies recipe)

DATTELBÄR presents you with great, tasty and quick recipe ideas for young and old. School time can sometimes be quite challenging. It is especially important then to provide the body with healthy nutrients. Meals should be as balanced as possible and provide energy for a long time. This not only promotes concentration and memory, but also calms our nerves.

Dates are a great nutritional bomb

Dates can provide the body with the most important, essential nutrients over the long term and are therefore also known as the "bread of the desert". Important nutrients include zinc, calcium, iron, magnesium and potassium, but also B vitamins and vitamin A. Potassium in particular helps the body to convert and provide energy. This is why dates are also the perfect snack for bright minds. The magnesium contained in dates ensures regeneration and relaxation and, together with zinc, supports our immune system.

Food for adults, children and our intestinal bacteria

Dates are one of the sweeter fruits, but they contain a lot of fiber. This means that the sugar enters the bloodstream much more slowly and in a more controlled manner, and insulin levels remain constant. This not only prevents cravings, but also promotes regular digestion. The fiber is primarily great food for our intestinal bacteria. Healthy and happy intestinal bacteria are the key to health and mental well-being.

Dates in School Life (and at Home)

Whether sweet or savory, dates are incredibly versatile. Here are a few delicious and simple ideas on how dates can sweeten everyday life for young and old.

• Of course, dates taste delicious on their own. In combination with cocoa, dates are reminiscent of delicious and fine chocolate. Our ORGANIC COCKADATES consist only of DATES, covered in 100% chocolate from Peru. Cocoa in its most natural form is incredibly healthy and rich in antioxidants and minerals.

• Dates can also be used to make delicious muesli bars and energy balls. The basic recipe consists of 50 g of dates and 50 g of grated nuts. This can be spiced up with coconut flakes, oat flakes, various seeds or cocoa. The balls will keep in the fridge for around 5 days and are an ideal, nutrient-rich snack for school children and also for good parents.

• Jam, Nutella and the like are very popular, but not particularly healthy. Our date syrup is a great alternative to conventional spreads. You can also find a delicious and healthy bread recipe in our blog . You can also make healthy Nutella from date syrup. To do this, mix 100 g organic hazelnut butter or almond butter, 20 g cocoa powder, 60 ml plant-based milk, 1 large tablespoon of date syrup and a pinch of salt and vanilla. Pour into a glass and store in the fridge.

• Porridge made from oat flakes, fruit, linseed and dates is also very nutritious and delicious. You can be creative and combine different recipes as you like. Porridge tastes great cold too, is quick to prepare and provides energy all day long.

• Of course, children also love cookies. A very simple recipe is our date oat cookies.

What you need:

60 g Sukkary dates (approx. 5 dates)

20 g cashew butter or almond butter

40 g gluten-free oat flakes

10 g virgin coconut oil

1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar baking powder

20 g apple

1 teaspoon lemon juice

And this is how it works:

Simply knead all the ingredients and form a roll. Then put it in the fridge for about 3 hours (or longer) or in the freezer for 30 minutes. This will help you cut the dough better. Then cut into 0.5 cm thick slices and bake at 180 °C for 13 minutes. (15 cookies)

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Try to gradually replace sugar with healthy alternatives such as dates. This will help you and your loved ones to lead an even healthier life. With the countless recipe ideas that already exist today, a balanced and healthy diet is very easy to implement. Be creative and just try out whatever you feel like.

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Dates can provide the body with the most important, essential nutrients over the long term and are therefore also known as the "bread of the desert". Important nutrients include zinc, calcium, iron, magnesium and potassium, but also B vitamins and vitamin A. Potassium in particular helps the body to convert and provide energy. This is why dates are also the perfect snack for bright minds. The magnesium contained in dates ensures regeneration and relaxation and, together with zinc, supports our immune system.