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For many of us, February means dropping temps outside. If you’re part of the lucky group with someone special to heat things up indoors, you may be on the market for a thoughtful gift. Or if you’re flying solo or with your usual crew this Valentine’s Day, it’s the perfect time to treat yourself to something delish. Dates are always in style, and these days they’re showing up like never before. From fancy chocolate bars to two-bite pick-me-ups, these might be some of the best dates of your life (we don’t judge).
Every beautiful bar from Spring and Mulberry tastes like a refined treat from a premium chocolatier (because it is). But these bars don’t contain a grain of added cane sugar. They’re sweetened simply with dates. The pure dark chocolate bar contains three ingredients: cacao, cocoa butter, and dates.
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Almonds and dates are like two peas in a pod, and these pre-stuffed bites strike the perfect balance of sweet and satisfying. Each pitted Medjool is filled with lightly salted almond butter for a tasty way to beat the afternoon slump.
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Not only do these chocolate covered dates make a tasty treat, they also look incredibly elegant. Each shiny and smooth chocolate-drenched fruit sits in a ruffled liner like a fancy chocolate truffle. This is a guaranteed winning gift for any Valentine.
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Joolies uses California dates to make cute and nutty bites in classic flavors like lemon bar, brownie, cinnamon bun, and peanut butter jelly. Made with walnuts and a handful of flavorful ingredients, this is a clean and unrefined snack you can feel good about.
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Harken candy bars have the looks and flavors of your favorite old-school Halloween treats. But the gooey caramel in these bars gets its sweetness from dates rather than refined sugar, which sounds and tastes altogether more sophisticated.
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These crisp miniature cookies are made with ground cashews and sweetened with dates. They’re gluten-free and a healthier way to satisfy your sweet tooth.
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Bobo’s makes all kinds of oaty snacks, and their high-protein bars get their mild sweetness from dates and honey. The variety pack includes chocolate and peanut butter flavors and each bar packs 15 grams of protein.
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These soft and chewy energy bites travel well and fuel you up on the go. They’re made from a handful of ingredients, including dates, cashews, coconut, cacao, and vanilla. Each bite tastes like healthy chocolate chip cookie dough (no raw eggs in sight).
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This February, you don’t need a sweetie in your DMs to enjoy a perfectly satisfying date. These treats are proof that you don’t need refined sugar to satisfy your sweet tooth, and you can find and enjoy your own perfect dates anytime you please.
