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[synchronicity]

Wanna eat something awesome and healthy?

I went through some incredibly difficult health issues predominantly digestive related in the past. And I have followed an AIP diet (autoimmune protocol) for a while. But as restrictive as it can be - despite having learned to love much of the food on the protocol - I always miss a good decadent dessert. I've always had a sweet tooth. But within the confines of the AIP diet, let alone within the boundaries of general healthy eating, it's really tough to find the right combination of sweet and fatty that replicates a really great dessert while still being a positive in terms of nutrition. But these...oh man. These are the truth.

Eat them and report back.

 

[PSYGN]

You forgot to say what those were.

 

[highrider]

Coconut butter doesn’t have much flavor. You’re asking those dates to carry a heavy load lol. Will try tho

 

[synchronicity]

You forgot to say what those were.

But...it's in the...title.

Coconut butter doesn’t have much flavor. You’re asking those dates to carry a heavy load lol. Will try tho

It's just for the fatty richness. The dates are super sweet anyway, so it works...for me anyway.

 

[Halo is Back]

Nah, I would rather eat road kill

 

[Grinchy]

I'm gonna stick with unhealthy shit. I don't have a digestive issue that would force me to convince myself that these are good.

 

[lachesis]

Actually it looks interesting. Perhaps Peanut butter may also be good with this... or perhaps a bit of shredded coconut slices to enhance the coconut flavor? I may give it a chance. (My mother loves anything coconut and she's visiting me for couple weeks)

 

[SLoWMoTIoN]

I HATE coconut. I'm more of a mango guy.

 

[PSYGN]

But...it's in the...title.

I'M SO STUPID

 

[Birdo]

 

[synchronicity]

I'm gonna stick with unhealthy shit. I don't have a digestive issue that would force me to convince myself that these are good.

You don't have to convince yourself. They're genuinely great.

Actually it looks interesting. Perhaps Peanut butter may also be good with this... or perhaps a bit of shredded coconut slices to enhance the coconut flavor? I may give it a chance. (My mother loves anything coconut and she's visiting me for couple weeks)

PB is great with dates. (although I prefer coconut and I've cut out all nuts/legumes for a while)

 

[Potato Chip PRO]

Sorry OP, Potato chips are my massive addiction.

 

[synchronicity]

Sorry OP, Potato chips are my massive addiction.

 

[tkscz]

Tasty and Coconut cannot be in the same sentence for me.

 

[Potato Chip PRO]

I'm actually craving for some! Dang, you actually going to make me get up and go to the gas station near me right now.

 

[DunDunDunpachi]

I love dates but I misread 'coconut butter' for 'cocoa butter'. So now I'm wondering if it would be a valid swap because cocoa butter (the edible kind, not the stuff preggos rub on their belly and tits) tastes good.

 

[lachesis]

PB is great with dates. (although I prefer coconut and I've cut out all nuts/legumes for a while)

Just came back from groceries and tried with my mother - unfortunately the shop we went didn't have coconut butter, so we just tried with peanut butter. It was quite nice! The natural sweetness of the date was nicely complemented peanut butter's flavor. I will give a coconut butter a go when I find it elsewhere.

 

[BigBooper]

I'd try it, but I'll probably never have coconut butter handy.

 

[Elektro Demon]

I'll stick with junk food.

 

[GymWolf]

I love coconut but i only eat the raw fruit pulp and the water inside.

Also some bounty.

 

[GHG]

Wanna eat something awesome and healthy?

I went through some incredibly difficult health issues predominantly digestive related in the past. And I have followed an AIP diet (autoimmune protocol) for a while. But as restrictive as it can be - despite having learned to love much of the food on the protocol - I always miss a good decadent dessert. I've always had a sweet tooth. But within the confines of the AIP diet, let alone within the boundaries of general healthy eating, it's really tough to find the right combination of sweet and fatty that replicates a really great dessert while still being a positive in terms of nutrition. But these...oh man. These are the truth.

Eat them and report back.

I can confirm that these are fantastic.

Since moving to the middle east I've really taken a liking to dates. You can get so many varieties out here (in terms of fillings), the rest of the world is sleeping on these wonders.

 

[Great Hair]

You forgot to say what those were.

datles where i reside

 

[DKehoe]

I like the sound of that. I’ll give it a go sometime. Thanks for the recommendation, OP.

 

[eot]

I don't like coconut, it just makes everything taste like coconut. Cocnut milk for example, as a substitute for cream. Have fun ruining your dish. The only exception is if you lightly sprinkle some flakes on pastries. It's a great oil for other stuff tho, like moisturizing. It's even anti-fungal.

 

[Mista]

Dates is something popular in our region and the best are planted here. Its very healthy and its amazing how much its very beneficial to your body

 

[AlteredForms]

I'm one of those people that dislikes coconut unless coated in chocolate (Bounty).

 

[Mista]

I'm one of those people that dislikes coconut unless coated in chocolate (Bounty).

I dislike coconut in all its forms

 

[synchronicity]

I love dates but I misread 'coconut butter' for 'cocoa butter'. So now I'm wondering if it would be a valid swap because cocoa butter (the edible kind, not the stuff preggos rub on their belly and tits) tastes good.

I imagine that would be good. Probably tastes like a chocolate cookie.

I'd try it, but I'll probably never have coconut butter handy.

You can easily make your own. Just get some shredded, unsweetened coconut and blend until pureed. If necessary add a very small amount of melted coconut oil if it's not turning into a butter as fast as you'd like.

I can confirm that these are fantastic.

Since moving to the middle east I've really taken a liking to dates. You can get so many varieties out here (in terms of fillings), the rest of the world is sleeping on these wonders.

They really are natures candy. And legit good for you as well. I know some people don't like coconut (why?!?), but they can be filled with lots of tasty things. One excellent way to make them is to wrap them in bacon and fry them. I haven't eaten bacon in a long time, but that combination is a real treat!

Now I'm imagining bacon wrapped and coconut butter stuffed dates.