Premium Pitted Dates: Nature's Caramel

Your Perfect Natural Sweetener & Snack

Discover the rich, caramel-like sweetness of our Premium Pitted Dates. Sourced for their superior quality, these soft, moist dates are carefully pitted for your convenience, making them the ultimate ready-to-eat snack and versatile wholefood ingredient. With their deep, complex sweetness and fudgy texture, they are the perfect healthy alternative to refined sugar in everything from raw desserts to smoothies and baking.

Packed with natural fibre, potassium, and essential minerals, our dates are more than just a sweet treat – they're a nutrient-dense wholefood that supports your healthy lifestyle.

Why Choose Our Pitted Dates?

• Convenient & Ready to Use: No stones to remove – perfect for immediate snacking or quick recipe preparation.

• Natural Sweetener: Blend into a paste to replace refined sugar in baking, smoothies, and raw desserts.

• Soft & Moist Texture: Consistently plump and tender, not dry or hard.

• Nutrient-Rich Wholefood: A good source of dietary fibre, potassium, and antioxidants.

• Versatile Pantry Staple: Essential for both sweet and savoury Middle Eastern-inspired dishes.

Popular Ways to Use Pitted Dates:

• Healthy Snacking: Enjoy straight from the bag for a natural energy boost.

• Date Paste: Blend with water to create a natural sweetener for baking.

• Energy Balls & Bars: The perfect binding base for no-bake snacks.

• Smoothies: Add for natural sweetness and creaminess.

• Stuffed Dates: Fill with nut butter or cheese for an elegant appetizer.

Ingredients: 100% Pitted Dates.
Allergen Advice: Naturally gluten-free. Packed in a facility that handles tree nuts and other allergens.
Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container. Refrigerate for extended freshness.

Most Popular Recipe: No-Bake Date & Nut Energy Balls

This recipe is a perfect SEO driver as it's incredibly popular, easy to make, and showcases the dates' natural binding and sweetening properties. It's a gateway recipe for health-conscious consumers.

SpicenEasy's No-Bake Date & Nut Energy Balls

• Prep Time: 15 minutes (+ 30 minutes chilling)

• Cook Time: 0 minutes

• Makes: 18-20 balls

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups SpicenEasy Pitted Dates (approx. 200g)

• 1 cup raw nuts (almonds, walnuts, or cashews work well)

• 2 tbsp cocoa powder (optional, for chocolate flavour)

• 1 tbsp chia seeds or flax seeds

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

• For Rolling: Desiccated coconut, cocoa powder, or extra crushed nuts

Instructions:

1. Prepare Dates: If your dates are not super soft, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain well.

2. Process Nuts: Place nuts in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped but not turned into butter.

3. Combine Ingredients: Add the SpicenEasy Pitted Dates, cocoa powder (if using), chia seeds, vanilla, and salt to the food processor.

4. Blend: Process until the mixture comes together into a sticky dough that holds together when pressed. If it's too dry, add a teaspoon of water. If too wet, add a few more nuts.

5. Roll: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls with your hands.

6. Coat: Roll the balls in your chosen coating (coconut, cocoa, etc.).

7. Set: Place on a tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.

8. Store: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Chef's Tip: For perfectly textured energy balls, make sure your dates are soft and sticky. If they've dried out, a brief soak in hot water will revive them. For variety, try adding ¼ cup of shredded coconut to the mixture, or roll the balls in crushed pistachios for a beautiful finish. These are perfect for lunchboxes, pre-workout snacks, or a healthy sweet treat!

The SpicenEasy Promise

We bring you the finest wholefood ingredients to support your healthy lifestyle, delivered fresh to your door anywhere in New Zealand. From our premium pitted dates to our nutritious recipes, we're here to make healthy eating delicious and convenient.