Ramadan recipe of the day: Peanut date bites

Established by Emirati sisters Fatma, Amna and Maryam AlHashimi, Kona House Coffee is a passion project.

Located inside their father's padel facility, the restaurant mainly caters to fitness enthusiasts.

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Maryam, who is 16 years old, designed the menu after a lot of research on post workout meals. The teenager has also paid homage to her family on the menu by including recipes handed down through the members.

Here is a recipe that is perfect to give a boost of energy after a long day of fasting:

Ingredients:

100g peanuts

40g dates

20g coconut for coating

Method:

1. Place the peanuts and dates in a food processor and pulse until smooth.

2. Roll the dough out into one-inch sized balls.

3. Coat the balls with the coconut flakes.

4. Place the energy balls in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.

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Nasreen Abdulla

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Nasreen Abdulla is a Special Correspondent covering food, tech and human interest stories. When not challenged by deadlines, you’ll find her pulling off submissions on the jiu jitsu mats.