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dates

🥗Healthier: dried figs

💰Cheaper: raisins

Dried figs provide similar sweetness and texture.

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Coconut oil is a dairy-free alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with a different flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is a dairy alternative, while water reduces cost.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease a baking dish with ghee.

Chop the dates and soak them in warm milk for 10 minutes.

Mix flour, baking powder, and cardamom in a bowl.

In another bowl, cream ghee and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add soaked dates and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture.

Gradually add the flour mixture, stirring until combined.

Fold in chopped nuts of choice.

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.

Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

Allow to cool before slicing into squares.

Serve as a sweet treat or dessert.

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