Banana Fritter Bites (No Beans, No Frying)
Inspired by: Sweet Akara Ingredients: Mashed banana, sweet potato, cinnamon, lemon zest Use: Lightly baked fritter-style bites—great afternoon treat
Tamarind-Date Spiced Chews
Inspired by: Tamarind Balls Ingredients: Tamarind pulp, mashed dates, chili powder (optional) Use: Tart-sweet chewy snack for refeed only
Cauliflower “Couscous” with Raisins & Cinnamon
Inspired by: Sweet Couscous Ingredients: Riced cauliflower, raisins, cinnamon, a splash of warm date water Use: Comforting refeed dessert—grain-free and warming
Stuffed Zucchini Discs with Fruit Cream
Inspired by: Atayef / Qatayef Ingredients: Soft zucchini discs folded with banana-date purée Use: Sweet hand pies (grain-free)—refeed-safe only
Coconut-Date Squares with Sesame-Free Option
Inspired by: Mkate wa Ufuta Ingredients: Shredded coconut (PM only), date paste, optional lime zest Use: Chewy, no-bake bars or pressed squares
Spiced Sweet Pumpkin Bites (Baked, Not Fried)
Inspired by: Zowé Ingredients: Mashed pumpkin, clove, cinnamon, date paste Use: Hand-rolled and oven-baked—warm refeed treat
Banana-Date Balls with Spices
Inspired by: Kpekpele (without fermentation) Ingredients: Mashed banana, date paste, cinnamon, nutmeg Use: Shaped into chewy bites—clean refeed dessert
Zucchini Rosewater Cream Cups (No Dairy)
Inspired by: Mehalabeya Ingredients: Zucchini purée, date paste, rosewater, set with agar agar Use: Creamy refeed pudding—chilled and elegant
Sweet Potato Braids with Cinnamon & Clove
Inspired by: Koeksisters Ingredients: Rolled sweet potato dough strips, baked and drizzled with warm date paste Use: Chewy, syrupy refeed treat—no frying, no grains
Warm Apricot-Date Zucchini Pudding
Inspired by: Malva Pudding Ingredients: Blended steamed zucchini, soft dried apricots, cinnamon, lemon zest Use: Refeed dessert—served warm with date water drizzle