Caramelized Dates with Cinnamon Greek Yogurt

Ingredients

• 0.85 cup Greek yogurt (¾–1 cup)
• 4 soft dates (sliced; 3-4 dates)
• 0.75 tsp ground cinnamon (½–1 teaspoon; plus extra for topping)
• 1 tsp honey (for caramelizing; can substitute with olive oil)
• 0.5 tsp olive oil (for drizzling on top)
• flaky sea salt (optional; to taste)

Steps

1. 1

   Slice your soft dates into small pieces.

2. 2

   Add honey or olive oil to a small pan.

3. 3

   Warm the pan over low to medium heat.

4. 4

   Add the sliced dates to the pan.

5. 5

   Stir gently for a few minutes until the dates become soft, glossy, and caramelized. Do not burn them; keep the heat gentle.

6. 6

   Add the Greek yogurt to a bowl as the base.

7. 7

   Spoon the warm caramelized dates on top of the yogurt.

8. 8

   Sprinkle with the cinnamon and extra cinnamon if desired.

9. 9

   Drizzle a little olive oil over the top.

10. 10

    Add flaky sea salt if you want a sweet and salty finish.

Notes

This recipe is highly versatile and works well for breakfast, a healthy snack, or a light dessert. For the best texture, ensure you use soft dates (like Medjool).

Nutrition per serving

• breakfast
• snack
• dessert
• vegetarian
• gluten-free
• healthy
• yogurt bowl
• high-protein