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Date delight
These nutty sweets are good after-dinner treats and could make a nice gift at Christmas.
What you need
- 225 g fresh dates, stoned and chopped
- 50 g ghee
- 75 g ground almonds
- 75 g pistachio nuts, chopped
- 75 g cashew nuts, chopped
- 3 tsp desiccated coconut
Method
Melt the butter in a pan. Add the dates. Cook over a moderate heat for 15 min, stirring all the time.
Remove from heat and stir in the ground almonds. When thoroughly mixed, return to the heat and cook for 2-3 min until mixture is very stiff. Remove from heat.
Add the pistachio nuts and cashews. Mix well. Turn the mixture into a greased and lined 18 cm square tin. Smooth over the surface and sprinkle with coconut. Cut into triangles or diamonds to serve.
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Preparation 5 minutes Total 5 minutes -
Energy 307 kcal/serving Fat 28.0 g/serving Carbohydrates 236.16 g/serving Glycaemic Index 77 Glycaemic Load 22.92 
Serving suggestion
Decorate each piece with half a pistachio nut.
Cook's tip
| Per portion | Per 100g | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kj) | 1286 | 1759 | 10475 | 8350 |
| Energy (kcal) | 307 | 420 | 2500 | 2000 |
| Protein (g) | 6.79 | 9.28 | ||
| Carbohydrate (g) | 29.5 | 40.4 | 345 | 275 |
| Fat (g) | 20.5 | 28.0 | 95 | 70 |
| Fat (saturated) (g) | 5.50 | 7.52 | ||
| Fibre (g) | 4.69 | 6.42 | ||
| Sodium (mg) | 6.54 | 8.94 | ||
| Salt (equivalent) (g) | 0.02 | 0.02 | 7 | 5 |
| Per Portion | Per 100g | RDA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (µg) | 54.5 | 74.5 | 800 |
| Vitamin B-12 (µg) | 0.01 | 0.01 | 1 |
| Vitamin B-6 (mg) | 0.28 | 0.38 | 2 |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 0.54 | 0.74 | 60 |
| Vitamin D (µg) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 266 |
| Vitamin E (mg) | 3.34 | 4.57 | 10 |
| Zinc (mg) | 1.26 | 1.72 | 15 |
| Calcium (mg) | 49.7 | 68.0 | 800 |
| Folate (mcg) | 19.7 | 27.0 | 200 |
| Iron (mg) | 1.84 | 2.52 | 14 |
| Magnesium (mg) | 80.2 | 109 | 300 |
| Niacin (mg) | 1.30 | 1.78 | 18 |
| Pantothenic acid (mg) | 0.45 | 0.61 | 6 |
| Riboflavin (mg) | 0.13 | 0.18 | 1.6 |
| Phosphorous (mg) | 169 | 231 | 800 |
| Thiamin (mg) | 0.16 | 0.22 | 1.4 |
This recipe is:
Demi-veg- Vegetarian
Citrus free
Corn-free
Egg free
Gluten free
Peanut free
Shellfish free
Wheat free
Yeast free
What the text colours mean:
- Low in fat
- High in fibre
- Rich source
- Known source
This recipe is estimated to provide the nutritional content shown alongside.
The following ingredients were not included in the calculations because their contribution to nutrition is negligible or unavailable
IMPORTANT: You should consult a doctor before making any significant dietary changes. The information presented here or made available through this website is intended as a guide to help you plan a healthy diet. It is not intended to replace or substitute for the services of trained health professionals.
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