The perfect Ramadan treat that will take you all the way into Eid.
My idea of a great dessert consists of lots of fudgy chocolate, cookies, and ice cream. However, I finally found a sweet treat that is equal parts healthy and satisfying, and it happens to consist of the most vital fresh fruit that any Muslim consumes during Ramadan – DATES. Prior to indulging into your iftar feast, you should begin by eating three dates. This is a rule that I don’t follow because unfortunately, I am not too fond of dates. Nevertheless, I found the perfect way to implement these dried fruits into your fast. What better way than to mix them into a plethora of other healthy but delicious ingredients? In fact, this natural sweetener takes the substitute of that addicting thing called sugar that we all love.
Just the right amount of sweet without the guilt, all of the ingredients are super yummy and totally healthy. As a result, you will find yourself eating these nonstop once you take them out of the freezer. In addition, make sure to sprinkle matcha powder at the end for an extra kick. And, it’s a total game changer! They are incredibly easy to make and in fact, you’ll love having these in hand for all three days of Eid celebrations.
- 1 cup oats
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 4 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/3 cup walnuts
- 10 medjool dates, pitted
- Sweetened coconut flakes
- Matcha powder
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Add oats, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, and coconut oil to a bowl and mix altogether.
- Place mixture on a baking sheet and spread evenly.
- Place in oven for 15 minutes.
- Cut and pit dates onto a cutting board.
- Take mixture out of oven and place back into bowl.
- Add dates and walnuts and mix with ingredients until consistency sticks together.
- Spread evenly into tupperware.
- Add sweetened coconut flakes on top.
- Sprinkle matcha powder all over top.
- Cover with cling wrap.
- Place in freezer for one hour.
- Cut up into squares for the perfect bars!
