Dried Fruit

Dried Strawberries

These chewy & sweet dried strawberries are so good, they taste like a lolly! 

Country of Origin: China

Ingredients: Strawberries, sugar, sunflower oil, citric acid

Organic Coconut Chips

These organic coconut chips or flaked coconut are pure and ready to add flavour and nutrients to your baking and breakfasts!

Country of Origin: Phillipines

Ingredients: Organic Coconut

Organic Dried Figs

What do you think of when you think of figs? I think of cheese boards and delicious salads. But did you know that figs have a ridiculous amount of health benefits? They are the super fruit and super delicious.

Country of Origin: Turkey

HEALTH BENEFITS:

Figs have such a wide variety of nutrients that benefit many areas of the body. Lets dig a little deeper:

• They're a natural cancer fighter. Some studies have shown that some elements of figs are actually toxic to certain cancer cells. 
• Figs and their extracts have been used to treat a wide range of illnesses and diseases including respiratory, reproductive and more. 
• They're super high in antioxidants (polyphenols), especially dried figs. 
• Figs help the digestive system, may assist with weight loss (they keep you full), and help to prevent heart disease, all thanks to the high levels of fibre and potassium. 
• They're essential to the ultra healthy Mediterranean diet

NUTRITION:

Did you know that the nutritional value of figs actually increases after they've been dried? Check out all they have to offer:

• Manganese, Vitamin K & potassium
• Magnesium, calcium & copper
• Iron, phosphorus & Vitamin B6
• Thiamine, riboflavin & zinc

100g of dried figs contains:

249 calories, 3.3g of protein, 63.9g of carbohydrates, 0.9g fat, 9.8g fiber

RECIPE:

Fig & Almond No Bake Energy Bites

Author: Wellplated

Ingredients:

• 15 dried figs
• 10 pitted dates
• 1/4 cup almond butter
• 3/4 cup oats 
• 1/4 cup ground linseed 
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

Its just too simple. Blend & roll!

Dates are a sweet tooth's best friend. This fruit originates from the date palm and has been around for thousands and thousands of years. Dates are a popular staple in the whole foods diet as they are a natural sweetener that is jam packed with nutrients.

USE IT!

Dates are most commonly used in baking, smoothies or as a snack to combat a pesky sweet craving. They are great for kid-approved bliss balls, bars and cookies.

Dates come in many forms, but pitted dates and medjool dates are the most common. Pitted dates have a longer shelf life and can be stored in the pantry. Find one of our favourite recipes below!

HEALTH BENEFITS:

Dates are surprisingly nutritional little guys. They are rich in fibre as well as:

• B-vitamins, magnesium, calcium & potassium.
• Powerful antioxidants
• Iron, manganese, copper & sulfur.

Feeling sluggish? Chew on a date for a quick energy fix. Digestion a bit slow or too fast? Dates can help get those intestinal juices flowing and balance that bowel. Battling inflammation? Dates can help lower inflammation with their friend and ours, magnesium. 

While dates have some impressive nutritional content, they are high in natural sugars to should be consumed in moderation. One date has 66 calories, 18g of carbs, 16g of sugar, and 2g of fibre.

RECIPE:

Healthy No Bake Bars

• 2 cups of pitted dates
• 3/4 cup of cashews
• 1/4 cup of nut butter of choice
• 1/2 coconut flakes
• 2 tablespoons of cacao powder
• 1/8 teaspoon of salt

Mix ingredients together in a high powered food processor. Line a square tray with parchment paper and press mixture in until firm. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.