Tag Archives: dates

Date Sweetened Cinnamon Rolls

Date Sweetened Cinnamon Rolls by Alison's AllspiceThese date sweetened cinnamon rolls are completely naturally-sweetened without any refined sugars.  I used honey in the rolls (because I didn’t think dates would work well there).  Then, I used dates to make the filling, and dates to make the cream cheese frosting.

Why are naturally-sweetened treats a healthier alternative?  Sources of natural sugars also contain other nutrients, like fiber, minerals and vitamins.  Specifically, dates are a good source of potassium, vitamin K and vitamin B. Continue reading

Chocolate Peanut Butter Date Caramel Bars

Chocolate Peanut Butter Date Caramel Bars by Alison's AllspiceThese chocolate peanut butter date caramel bars are a healty no-bake snack or dessert recipe.  Date caramel is made by blending dates and nut butter (peanut butter in my recipe!) until smooth, and it makes the center layer of these bars!

I was recently asked by a reader to post more dessert recipes.  If you read here, then you know that I don’t post many.  It’s not that I don’t post them, I don’t make sweets often.

One main reason is that I’m the only one in the house with a sweet tooth, so all desserts end up being consumed by me.  Giant layer cakes and whole pans of brownies just make way too much for one person. Continue reading

Rhubarb Tagine


Rhubarb Tagine 2Rhubarb is one of my spring-time favorites.  It is most often used in desserts, but that tangy flavor goes well into so many other things!  I don’t make that many desserts either, so I have to get creative to find ways to enjoy rhubarb.  Rhubarb and dates combine to make a rhubarb tagine that is both tangy and fruity! Continue reading