Spiced Stuffed Date Medallions
Inspired by: Stuffed dates across the region Ingredients: Whole Medjool dates stuffed with fresh herbs (mint, tarragon), cinnamon, and lemon zest Use: Refeed dessert—fruit-based and rich
Muhallabieh-Inspired Zucchini Pudding
Inspired by: Mahalabia Ingredients: Blended zucchini, date water, rosewater, and a pinch of vanilla bean Use: Light, floral chilled pudding for refeed
Chia-Free Rice Pudding Replacement
Inspired by: Roz Bel Laban / Firin Sutlac Ingredients: Steamed cauliflower purée with mashed banana, cinnamon, and a dash of orange zest Use: Creamy, spoonable refeed dessert
Luqaimat-Inspired Date-Dough Bites
Inspired by: Luqaimat/Zalabia Ingredients: Mashed sweet potato, cinnamon, and date paste formed into balls, baked until firm Use: Dipped in warm date water—no syrup or oil
Atayef-Inspired Pancake Bites (Grain-Free)
Inspired by: Qatayef Ingredients: Dehydrated mashed sweet potato discs filled with date paste and cinnamon Use: Refeed-time only; warm and chewy, no frying
Zucchini-Date Halva (Nut-Free, Oil-Free)
Inspired by: Persian and Levantine halva Ingredients: Grated zucchini, date paste, cardamom, lemon zest Use: Refeed pudding-style or firm squares
No-Grain Basbousa Halwa
Inspired by: Basbousa Ingredients: Shredded zucchini, date paste, coconut (optional PM), cinnamon, clove Use: Pressed into bars and chilled—soft and sweet without semolina
Ma’amoul-Inspired Date Rolls (Grain-Free)
Inspired by: Ma’amoul Ingredients: Mashed dates, blended zucchini "dough", cardamom, lemon zest Use: Hand-shaped into soft cookies—no baking needed
Zucchini-Coconut Knafeh Cups
Inspired by: Knafeh Ingredients: Grated zucchini (lightly baked for texture), fresh coconut (PM only), cinnamon, orange blossom water, date drizzle Use: Warm, creamy refeed dessert without cheese or syrup
Raw Date-Pistachio Baklava Bites
Inspired by: Baklava Ingredients: Medjool dates, finely chopped zucchini chips (as "phyllo"), crushed green herbs (instead of nuts), cinnamon, rosewater Use: Refeed only—no grains, no syrup, no oil