dates

Bake a batch of these granola bars today, and you'll have a healthy breakfast ready and waiting for you throughout the rest of the week.

With plenty of fiber to slow down the release of sugar from the dates, these quick-assembly bars provide lasting energy and are a grab-and-go breakfast treat.

This flavorful loaf is sweetened with dates and granulated monk fruit, the latter of which is derived from a fruit native to Southeast Asia that’s 100 times sweeter than granulated sugar. It’s low-glycemic and works beautifully in baking recipes. Serve slices with almond butter and fresh fruit.

We’ve got you covered with this marbled Bundt cake that’s reminiscent of your favorite ice cream with bananas, walnuts and heaps of chocolaty goodness – the best part is that it’s sweetened with only dates and monk fruit drops, so you can enjoy a treat without the subsequent energy slump.

Coconut, chocolate, dates and a punchy blend of spices — cinnamon, ginger, cardamom and nutmeg — make for a memorable chai chocolate cake.

Ground turmeric adds anti-inflammatory power to this vibrant smoothie with coconut milk and warming spices.

Avocado adds heart-healthy monounsaturated fats to this rich smoothie, while just ½ banana adds enough sweetness for two servings. You can skip your morning coffee and simply add instant coffee right into this drink.

This homemade latte skips the sugar and dairy that most store-bought lattes contain in favor of creamy coconut milk and the full-bodied flavor of matcha for a smooth, rich drink.

This dreamy dessert uses the magic of cashews to replicate the taste and richness of cream cheese. You’ll end up with extra Date Caramel Sauce to serve on the side, or keep for another use (such as with pancakes the next day).

Sweet and salty, this salad leaves you satisfied thanks to fiber-rich farro. All the elements can be made in advance and tossed just before serving.

Say aloha to a family favorite. Naturally sweetened with monk fruit, this clean pineapple upside down cake is the perfect clean treat.

The trick to this unbelievably rich chocolate cake is coffee-soaked dates, which magnify the chocolate flavors and leave you feeling happily indulged.

With cocoa powder and chocolate chunks folded into the batter and a thick, cocoa-date frosting smeared over top, these donuts don't hold back on chocolatey flavor.

These bars give you the chocolate you crave, along with adaptogenic nutrients that support your energy and mood on a cellular level.

Beet purée adds the subtle red hue to this better-for-you red velvet cake smothered in a layer of irresistible chocolate frosting.

Almond butter is used to bind these clean, crispy and chewy treats, but you can swap it out for peanut or even sunflower seed butter if you prefer. For a chocolate version, add ¼ cup raw cacao powder to the mixture in Step 4.

This nutrient-packed breakfast bowl will give you a morning energy boost.

Peanut butter and quinoa are the stars of this energizing, high-protein breakfast bowl.

A quick turn in the grill pan or on the outdoor grill gives romaine hearts a mouthwatering smoky flavor and tender-crisp texture that makes it worthy of succulent grilled tenderloin.

These freezer treats have three gorgeous layers – a nutty base, a creamy caramel middle and a smooth, chocolaty top. They're incredibly easy to put together but look impressive 
for company.

These truffles are coated in baobab powder, the dried pulp from the fruit pods of an African tree that is rich in antioxidants. If you prefer not to use it, though, Ella says you can roll the truffles in raw cacao powder instead.

Try our Spiced Maple Oats with Chia, a glamorized version of humble oatmeal that can be made 1 to 2 days ahead of time.