A Sunnah Inspired date, honey and black seed cereal bar - A sweet, filling, chewy and delicious bar that is ideal for breakfast, brunch or snack time.
**Research shows that black seed is NOT suitable for pregnant women.**
Sunnah Inspired Date, Honey and Black Seed Cereal Bar
These bars have been sat in the bottom of my bag (wrapped in cling film) for the past week. Every day i take half a bar out and consume it really quickly. The fact that these bars have managed to stay fresh and in shape, is testament to their amazingness. You may think it is no big deal but having had and made my fair share of crumbly falling apart cereal bars, I think its pretty awesome. They are especially handy during stressful weeks like the one we have just been through as a family.
What does Sunnah mean?
Sunnah - 'The word Sunnah (Arabic: سنة) is an Arabic word meaning "tradition" or "way." For Muslims, Sunnah means "the way of the prophet". The Sunnah is made up of the words and actions of Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم, the prophet of Islam.' Wikipedia
Here Sunnah refers to the ingredients used - Black Seed, Dates and Honey are all foods that the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم enjoyed. They are all also considered to have healing properties.
Health Benefits of Key Ingredients
Dates - The benefits of dates include relief from constipation, intestinal disorders, heart problems, anaemia. They are rich in several vitamins, minerals and fiber too. These delicious fruits contain oil, calcium, sulfur, iron, potassium, phosphorous, manganese, copper and magnesium which are all beneficial for health. (http://www.organicfacts.net).
Honey - contains flavonoids, antioxidants which help reduce the risk of some cancers and heart disease. It also reduces gastrointestinal disorders, is anti bacterial and anti fungal, reduces irritations from coughs and sore throats. It helps regulate blood sugar, helps to heal wounds and burns, is probiotic and helps improve skin.
Black Seed - can aid with diabetes. There are many more benefits to consuming black seed. More on that here.
Ingredients
Medjoul Dates
Smooth Peanut Butter
Honey
Oats
Pinch of Salt
Mixed Fruits and Nuts
Pinch Black Seeds
Mixed Spice
How to make these Bars
Add dates, peanut butter and honey to pan and bring to a simmer.
Remove from heat and stir in remaining ingredients.
Press into lined square tin and put in the fridge for 3 - 4 hours or until fully set.
Cut into bars.
Storage Instructions
These keep well in an airtight container for up to a week.
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Sunnah Inspired Date, Honey and Black Seed Cereal Bar
Sunnah Inspired Date, Honey and Black Seed Cereal Bar - Granola bars using prophetic ingredients. Perfect for Ramadan
Ingredients
- 320 g Medjool Dates Pitted and chopped finely
- 240 g Smooth Almond or Peanut Butter
- 340 g Honey
- 180 g Rolled Oats
- 150 g Mixed Nuts/Seeds/Dry Fruits
- Pinch g Salt
- 1/8 tsp Black Seed
- 1 tsp Cinnamon Powder
- 1 tsp Ginger Powder
Instructions
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Add dates, peanut butter and honey to pan and bring to a simmer.
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Remove from heat and stir in remaining ingredients.
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Press into lined square tin and put in the fridge for 3 - 4 hours or until fully set. Cut into bars.
Recipe Notes
Black Seed - isn't suitable for pregnant women. Black seed is very bitter and strong. The flavour intensifies as time goes on so add less if you want.
Storage Instructions - These keep well in an airtight container for up to a week.
Islam says
The sunnah mentions to the way the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) lived his life, his sayings and teachings. We learn this through the hadith which is a record of these sayings and teachings. Muslims try to implement the sunnah or ways of the prophet into our lives.