Dates would have been my number one alternative sweetener because they taste just like candy; however dates are just not that versatile. Depending on the date a serving size of two will cost you about 120 calories (even more ) so make sure you watch your portions when eating these little gems.
I only purchase my dates online from Martha’s Garden. I have been doing this for a few years; there dates are fresh and straight from the source. The bonus they are local.
One of my favorite things two do with dates is smear peanut butter on them! It’s like eating a peanut butter cup without the guilt. If you ever deiced to try peanut butter and dates make it a special treat; you may end up eating way more calories than you would have if you eaten the peanut butter cup.
What’s your favorite way to eat dates?
I wasn’t really a fan of dates until recently and now I love eating them or adding them to smoothies and baking sometimes. Oh, I’ve never tried eating them with peanut butter, thanks for the idea Shundara 🙂
Ha ha ha Kelly your gonna be addicted 🙂
Wow – I didn’t know they were that calorie-dense. That’s a shame – I love dates.
But anyways – they are healthier than sugar 😉
They taste better then sugar as well.. 🙂