Mighty Marathon Super Dates

Remember Marathon bars, aka Snickers? Well, whether you’re planning a marathon yourself - or not - we think you might enjoy these delicious little mouthfuls of naturally sweetened protein and energy.
 
Ingredients
 
4 heaped tablespoons (130 grams) crunchy peanut butter
1 level teaspoon turmeric
¼ level teaspoon sea salt
20-24 Medjool dates
1 teaspoon cacao powder

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Method:

1. Mix together peanut butter, turmeric and salt. Scoop into a little piping bag.
2. Using a small knife, carefully make a slit in each date and remove stone.
3. Pipe a little peanut mixture into each date, dust with cacao powder.
4. Will keep for 1 month in air-tight container.

 
Maggie’s Tip
A variation on above recipe:
20 Medjool dates
100 grams Crozier blue cheese or other blue cheese
1 tablespoons crème fraiche
 

1. Using a small knife, carefully make a slit in each date and remove stone.
2. Stuff dates with the cheese mixture. The dates can be prepared a day ahead. Bring to room temperature or warm slightly before serving.

 
        Diabetic friendly 
        Low GI
        Sports Endurance and Recovery
        Gluten Free / Wheat free
        Dairy free

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​Recipe by: Maggie Lynch of Irish Institute of Nutrition and Health

​Website:  www.iinh.net

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