Recipes Fruits and Vegetables Fruits Dates 14 Recipes to Make With Medjool Dates By Sarra Sedghi Sarra Sedghi Sarra Sedghi has more than 10 years of experience as a food writer. She covers cooking, restaurants, and food culture, as well as travel, design, and lifestyle. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on January 20, 2022 Close Photo: Jessica Medjool dates are the best dates. They're larger, softer, chewier, and have a richer flavor than ordinary dates, and they're higher in calcium and fiber. True, you'll end up paying a little more for medjool dates, but they're worth it. Naturally sweet, medjool dates make a great addition to baked goods, especially if you're looking to reduce your added sugar intake. However, medjool dates aren't just for breads; they're also great as hors d'oeuvres, especially when they're stuffed with cheese or wrapped in bacon. Scroll through and check out our favorite recipes using medjool dates, from appetizers to ultra-moist cakes. 01 of 15 Date Nut Loaf Cake View Recipe Denise Hoyte Pitted medjool dates give this simple loaf cake a natural sweetness that perfectly complements the vanilla extract, chopped walnuts, and warm brown sugar sauce. It's so lovely you might just eat it straight out of the oven. 02 of 15 Date Haroset View Recipe sueb "I made this last year to bring to my rabbi's seder and have actually made it twice since Pesach," says community member JLW331. "This is absolutely sinful! SO yum! A few tips in the interest of keeping it kosher for Passover: First use kosher for Passover wine. Anything made with grapes are very particular when it comes to the kosher certification and of course Passover comes with its own set of extra rules. Check your hescher!" 03 of 15 Coconut Date Bars View Recipe Coconut Date Bars | Photo by Kim. Why buy raw food bars when you can easily make them right at home? These energy-providing snacks are a good source of protein and flavor, and since they don't require refrigeration you can take them anywhere. 04 of 15 Grandma's Date-Nut Bread View Recipe Kim's Cooking Now This nostalgic quick bread tastes just like the one mom used to make. It's dense, moist, and perfectly flavored, and it makes a great breakfast, snack, or dessert. 05 of 15 Matrimonial Date Squares View Recipe Bren "Date squares are a tradition at our house as well but I usually follow my mom's recipe," says Allrecipes Allstar Bren. "I saw this recipe and just had to try it and I'm so glad that I did. This will be my go to recipe from now on. The orange really elevates these squares to a new level of deliciousness. The only change that I made was to sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of raw sugar over the top layer before baking." 06 of 15 Paleo Almond Date Cookies View Recipe Katy Freund High-protein, organic, paleo, and delicious? Yes, it is possible, and these cookies are proof. They get their sweetness from medjool dates, maple syrup, and dried cherries, and you can easily omit the syrup for a no added sugar version. Plus, they fit Whole30 requirements and don't have a single rating under four stars. 07 of 15 Stuffed Dates View Recipe Jennifer Baker This 4-ingredient appetizer has been beloved for decades, and it's easy to see why. The cream cheese, walnuts, and sweet medjool dates help level the Gorgonzola's intensity out, and the no-fuss combination of ingredients is inherently snackable. 08 of 15 Banana Date Bars View Recipe COOKIN4MYFAMILY If you've got overripe bananas but don't want to make banana bread, try out these banana date bars instead. The tart lemon icing complements the sweetness from the cake, and the dates and almonds allow for a more complex texture. 09 of 15 English Walnut Date Cake View Recipe Allrecipes "I experimented with this cake having had one of a similar name at a wedding," says community member BGILDAY. "This was different but wow was it great! I took it to work and everyone wanted the recipe." 10 of 15 Date Brownies View Recipe Julihipp88 This dessert recipe goes back generations; specifically, it's creator Mrs.Humphreed's great-grandmother's recipe. It's delicious enough to remain a signature treat now, and best of all, it's easy and comes together in just under an hour. No wonder it's stuck around for so long. 11 of 15 Bacon and Date Appetizer View Recipe Jessica Even date haters can be converted when you stuff the fruit with almonds and wrap them in bacon. This three-ingredient appetizer is a snap to make and combines tastes and textures that work well together: sticky, sweet dates, chewy, salty bacon, and crunchy almonds. 12 of 15 Frosted Orange Date Bars View Recipe lutzflcat Old-fashioned date bars get a contemporary twist when you mix orange zest into the batter and top them with delightfully tangy orange cream cheese frosting. The touch of citrus takes this easy, classic treat from good to great with only a little more involvement. 13 of 15 Gramma's Date Squares View Recipe highlandergirl "Just when I thought this recipe couldn't get any better, I made it with really fresh medjool dates instead of the dry store bought ones I normally use," says community member SILLYSARAHC123. "It was absolutely incredible!! If you can use the fresh medjool dates, I highly recommend it!" 14 of 15 Date Cake View Recipe IndianGirl This date cake stands out from others thanks to its broiled topping made from a mixture of butter, cream, brown sugar, and chopped walnuts. Pouring the topping over the cake and broiling for a few minutes adds a degree of crunch and sweetness that doesn't overwhelm the palate. The finished product is an ultra-moist cake with a streusel-like mixture on top. 15 of 15 More Inspiration: LauraF Browse more date recipes 13 Decadent Chocolate and Orange Desserts 5 Special Cookies From Around the World Shared by Allrecipes Home Cooks Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit