- Easy
- 5 min
- 1 serv.
- 3 synergies
- Now at its best: Dates
A rich bowl of Icelandic Skyr with Middle-Eastern accents: creamy tahini, sweet Medjool dates, crunchy almonds, desiccated coconut and hemp seeds. A balance of textures and flavours, ready in 5 minutes.
It is a bowl you have on the table in five minutes, but it feels like something special. A thick layer of cold Skyr as a base — creamier than yogurt, thicker, with that slightly sour note that screams for something sweet. The Medjool dates deliver that: cut them into quarters and they sit like caramelly jewels on the white. Then the almonds, roughly chopped so you hear them crack. A zigzag of tahini slowly sinking into the Skyr. Desiccated coconut like snow on top, cinnamon as a warm cloud, and hemp seeds leaving little green dots. Eat it layer by layer or mix everything together — the combination of creamy, sweet, crunchy and nutty works either way.
- 5
- min prep
- 0
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- 5
- min total
Nutritional Synergies
This recipe combines ingredients that enhance each other:
Medjool dates 
almonds Traditional iftar combination for optimal energy supply
Technical: Dates contain 63g natural sugars per 100g (glucose + fructose) for quick energy. Almonds provide 21g protein, 49g healthy fats and 270mg magnesium per 100g. Fats and proteins slow sugar absorption, magnesium supports energy metabolism.
What does this mean for you? This is the classic Ramadan iftar opening: 3 dates with a handful of almonds. Perfect for restoring blood sugar after fasting without causing a sugar spike.
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Medjool dates 
cinnamon Cinnamon dampens the glycemic response of dates
Cinnamon improves glucose metabolism (PMID: 20854384)
Technical: Dates have a high GI (42-55 depending on variety). Cinnamon contains methylhydroxychalcone polymers (MHCP) that activate insulin receptors and stimulate GLUT4 transporters, accelerating glucose uptake into cells. Cinnamon also slows gastric emptying, further dampening the glycemic peak. Together: cinnamon compensates the sugar spike of dates via receptor activation and delayed gastric passage.
What does this mean for you? Fill dates with cinnamon-almond paste, or sprinkle cinnamon on dates as a snack. The cinnamon turns these natural sweets into a more stable energy source. Use Ceylon cinnamon for the best result.
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coconut flakes Medjool dates MCTs slow sugar absorption from dates for more stable energy
Technical: Dates contain 66g natural sugars per 100g (GI ~42-55). Desiccated coconut contains 33g fat of which 82% MCTs that slow gastric emptying and dampen glycemic response. Coconut fiber (9g/100g) reinforces this effect.
What does this mean for you? Roll dates in desiccated coconut for an energy snack without sugar spikes. This is why date-coconut balls are such a smart snack.
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Instructions
- 1 Scoop the Skyr into a shallow bowl and smooth the surface.
Nutrition per serving
Indicative values per serving.
Timing & Suitability
Shelf life: 1 days in fridge
Tags & Diet
Allergens: Dairy, Nuts, Sesame