Mysty PfefferCarob & almond butter dates are small little delights to enjoy after a protein packed meal. Although, carob is not the same as cocoa, it does have a similar flavor. It’s milder than chocolate, and if we have a sensitivity to chocolate, or heaven forbid. . . don’t like it. . . carob might be a good substitute.
Anyway, since I like playing with food, I’m giving it a try. If you’ve visited this site much at all you can probably guess the reason why.
The nutritional value of carob makes me a fan!
Benefits of Carob Almond Butter Dates
Carob comes from the Mediterranean area and is rich in phytosterols. It is particularly rich in D-pinitol, an antioxidant that lowers cholesterol and improves blood sugar regulation. It is helpful in scavenging free radicals that can be precursors to cancer, while at the same time reducing oxidative damage to the pancreas and liver. Paired with dates, another polyphenol rich gift from God’s garden, and you and I get a double dose of goodness for improving HDL-cholesterol. (1)
The fiber-rich dried date is slow to raise blood sugar, and also contains calcium, magnesium potassium and zinc. (2) Overall, the nutrient rich benefits of these two garden goodies is well worth the 5 minutes it takes to make them! I love how God puts his divine stamp on everything he makes!
Devotion
So I will bless you as long as I live;
in your name I will lift up my hands.My soul will be satisfied as with fat and rich food,
Psalm 63:4-6 ESV – So I will bless you as long as I live; – Bible Gateway
and my mouth will praise you with joyful lips,
when I remember you upon my bed,
and meditate on you in the watches of the night;
King David, the Psalmist, praises the Lord despite being fiercely chased by his enemies. His trust is fully in God spiritually and physically, remembering in his thoughts and prayers a relationship outside of his circumstances. How inspiring it is to see a war-torn soul like his search for and praise God with joyful lips.
We can turn to Him in our distress too!
Our souls will be just as satisfied as our tongues are with a sweet and tasty treat!
Carob & Almond Butter Dates
Carob & Almond Butter Dates
Ingredients
- 8 Dates (soaked then dried)
- 1 Tbsp. Carob Powder
- 1 Tsp Coconut oil
- 1/4 Tsp Cinnamon
- 1 Tbsp Almond Butter
Instructions
- Soak the dates in warm water a few minutes and then blot them dry on a paper towel.
- In a small dish melt the teaspoon of coconut oil. Once it's melted and liquid add the tablespoon of carob powder. Set aside until ready to use.
- Open the dates and lie them flat on a piece of parchment paper. Sprinkle each one with cinnamon.
- Place 1/2 Teaspoon of almond butter over each date, use more if needed.
- Cover the almond butter with a teaspoon of the carob/coconut mixture until all are covered. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes, then enjoy.
Nutrition
I hope you like the taste of Carob & Almond Butter Dates as much as my friends and I do!
I’ll be looking forward to more ways to use Carob for treat recipes very soon!
It might be a nice addition to some Copycat Kind Bars or Breakfast Bars!
Take care, and God bless!
