Dates are the fruit of the date palm tree, which is grown in many tropical regions of the world. Dates are chewy with a sweet flavor. Fresh dates are fairly small in size and range in color from bright red to bright yellow. They are also high in some important nutrients and have a variety of advantages and uses.
Can be eaten as a snack, added to green salads, cooked and dried cereals, muffins, pancakes, cookie dough, or smoothies, combined with granola or mixed with ice cream or yogurt.