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Caramelised Pineapple with Honeyed Dates

PREP: 5 minutes
COOK: 10 minutes
YIELD: Serves 4

Indulge in the flavours of a truly tropical breakfast: sweet pineapple and tangy Greek yoghurt combine beautifully with the caramelised flavours of Medjool dates and toasted coconut for a memorable morning feast.

Recipe by Kate Flower Food.

Ingredients

  • 1 pineapple, peeled, cored, cut lengthwise into 8 wedges
  • 1 tablespoon unflavoured coconut oil (or butter or olive oil)
  • ½ cup orange juice and zest
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence (optional)
  • 8 Natural Delights Medjool Dates, pitted and halved
  • 1½ cups Greek yoghurt
  • ⅔ cup toasted coconut flakes
  • Fresh mint leaves

Preparation

1. In a pan, melt coconut oil and sear the pineapple on both sides until slightly caramelised. Remove from pan. Add orange, vanilla and honey, simmer until reduced. Roll dates in syrup to coat and soften slightly.

2. To assemble: Spoon the yoghurt into bowls and place two pieces of pineapple on top. Spoon over the dates and syrup, scatter coconut flakes and top with mint leaves.

Cook's Notes

Use coconut yoghurt for a vegan breakfast

*While Medjool dates are high in natural sugars, they are low on the glycemic index thanks to a balanced amount of soluble fiber. The complex carbohydrates found in Medjool dates are digested at a slower rate, making them a source of dietary fiber and releasing energy to the body over a longer period of time.