Don’t feel deprived when everyone else is binging on cookies this holiday season. Enjoy some high-fiber Key Lime Date Balls with Pistachios instead.

So, what do you do if you want to make holiday treats, but don’t want to use a ton of sugar and don’t particularly like artificial sweeteners? Use dates! While dates are high in sugar, they have a low glycemic index and may be a perfectly fine sugar substitute for people with diabetes.

Treats like these Key Lime Date Balls with Pistachios are easy to make (only 3 ingredients) and will satisfy your sweet tooth while giving you a boost of fiber, antioxidants, and protein. They may even make your gut healthier too.

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