Date palms are present in various parts of the world – mainly in… North Africa and on Middle East. These plants are also grown in North America. It is the largest producer of dates Egyptalthough in the case of this country most of the product in question goes to the domestic market.
Date palm fruit they have the form of berries up to 3 cm in diameter. They contain a lot of compounds that are beneficial to the body, such as B vitamins, vitamin E, vitamin K, vitamin A, potassium, magnesium, iron, calcium and phosphorus. In 100 g of dried dates we can find: less than 300 kcalin turn, there are a handful of them about 40-45 g – although a lot depends on the size of the fruit.
Dried dates are also a great source of fiber. This substance has a beneficial effect on the intestines – it improves their peristalsis and provides a breeding ground for beneficial bacteria. Fiber prevents constipation and increases the feeling of satiety, which prevents snacking between meals. Thanks to the presence of this ingredient, dried dates turn out to be a great snack for people who care about their figure. Moreover, fiber may contribute to lowering the level of bad cholesterol – thus it is support for the cardiovascular system.
However, it is worth remembering that fruit in dried form they contain quite a lot of naturally occurring sugar. Therefore, you should not eat too much of them. This is important information for people suffering from diabetes – diabetics in particular should be careful about it.
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Date balls with chocolate is a healthy, quick and tasty snack that is perfect for a reduction diet – it will give us energy and prevent snacking. Importantly, these balls are prepared without additional amounts of sugar. To prepare 1 serving you will need the following ingredients:
- 50 g dried dates;
- 12.5 g of dark chocolate;
- 12.5 g of mountain oat flakes.
Preparation method:
- Place the dates in a bowl, pour hot water over them and leave for about 10 minutes. During this time they should soften slightly.
- Chop the dark chocolate very finely with a knife or grate it. In the case of the second variant, it is a good idea to cool it in advance in the refrigerator or freezer.
- Blend the soaked dates until smooth. Add dark chocolate and mix everything.
- Pour oatmeal onto a large plate. Form balls from the blended dates.
- Roll the formed balls in flakes. Then put them on a plate and put them in the fridge to harden.
In the above snack we will find about 285 kcal (estimated: 52.5 g of carbohydrates, 6.2 g of fat and 4.6 g of protein). Therefore We can spread one portion of such balls throughout the day and nibble them when we feel like eating something sweet or when we feel hungry.
Sources: Terazgotuje.pl, reitpension-behrens.de
