--- title: Rosemary Date Cornbread description: This cornbread is filled with flavor and has the perfect balance of sweet & savory. Perfect for Thanksgiving or pairing with warm chili!  image: https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/FBC3D4D0-03D0-4D45-BD4E-E77D8ECF07FA.jpg --- [![Joolies California Superfruit](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/joolies_logo_tm11.png)](https://joolies.com/) - [Shop](https://joolies.com/collections/all) - [Find Us](https://joolies.com/pages/find-us) - [Recipes & More](https://blog.joolies.com/) - [Date-able Recipes](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/date-able-recipes) - [Company News](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/company-news) - [Healthy Living](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/healthy-living) - [Dates 101](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/dates-101) - [Our Dates](https://joolies.com/pages/our-dates) - [Sustainability](https://go.joolies.com/sustainability) - [Our Story](https://joolies.com/pages/our-story) - [Wholesale](https://go.joolies.com/wholesale) [![julies](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/Joolies_June_2019/Images/logo.svg)](https://joolies.com/) ![organic medjool dates](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/Scree8oluynshot_111.png) # Date Book [All](https://blog.joolies.com/) [Date-able Recipes](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/date-able-recipes) [Company News](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/company-news) [Healthy Living](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/healthy-living) [Dates 101](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/dates-101) # Rosemary Date Cornbread 5 Minute Read Tags: [Date-able Recipes](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/date-able-recipes) [Nut-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/nut-free) [Vegetarian](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/vegetarian) [Gluten-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/gluten-free) [Dairy-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/dairy-free) [Soy-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/soy-free) [Peanut-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/peanut-free) [Snack](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/snack) [Side Dish](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/side-dish) [Appetizer](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/appetizer) [Dinner](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/dinner) Written by [Abby](https://blog.joolies.com/author/abby) ![rosemary date cornbread](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/FBC3D4D0-03D0-4D45-BD4E-E77D8ECF07FA.jpg) *This simple Rosemary Date Cornbread is filled with flavor and has the perfect balance of sweet & savory. Perfect for Thanksgiving or dunking into a warm bowl of chili! * Sometimes there isn't time to for an *all out *homemade spread and that is A-OK, which is why we love recipes like this one--putting a flavorful *and date-able* twist on a classic that requires half the work. As Hannah Montana says, you get the best of both worlds*.* This Rosemary Date Cornbread is the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving/Holiday spread or pairing with a cozy bowl of chili! Everyone will love it and never guess your secret! *![rosemary date cornbread](https://blog.joolies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/C4A5C6DE-F43D-4D7E-86A6-DBA9CAA3B75B.jpg?width=3024&height=4032&name=C4A5C6DE-F43D-4D7E-86A6-DBA9CAA3B75B.jpg)* While we are on the topic, let me just say there should be zero, zilch, not *an ounce* of shame for using a boxed mix. \**gasp.\* *If you really think about it, it's only saves you like a fourth of the work and truth be told, every great hostess/host has their tricks, even using boxed mixes for particular instances. And sometimes finished product turns out better than the homemade version...so with that I rest my case. To give classic cornbread an elevated twist, you only need 2 simple ingredients: [Joolies medjool dates](https://joolies.com/collections/all/products/organic-medjool-dates-two-pitted-9oz-bags) and fresh rosemary. Adding in these fresh flavors provide a delightful balance of sweet and savory without the sweat of your brow.  ![Rosemary Date Cornbread](https://blog.joolies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/91038CEE-13E4-490D-ACC8-FEC013461C3C.jpg?width=3024&height=4032&name=91038CEE-13E4-490D-ACC8-FEC013461C3C.jpg) ## Ingredients in rosemary date cornbread: 1. 1. **Favorite Cornbread Mix** - We highly recommend using [Bob's Red Mill](https://www.bobsredmill.com/shop/mixes/gluten-free-cornbread-mix.html) gluten free cornbread mix as it is made with wholesome ingredients and makes perfectly moist and fluffy cornbread every time. 2. [Joolies Medjool Dates ](https://joolies.com/collections/all/products/organic-medjool-dates-two-pitted-9oz-bags) - Even though dates are typically used in sweet dishes, they add a richer flavor profile to savory dishes, becoming more caramel-like when warmed. Joolies dates also add an amazing texture, moistness, and boost of nutrients like potassium (3x that of a banana!), magnesium, Vitamin B's, etc! 3. Fresh Rosemary  - This adds a warm, wintery flavor amongst the cornbread. Fresh is *always *best as it adds a more vibrant flavor.   4. **Eggs** - This adds structure to the bars and helps to bind everything together. We recommend using pasture raised eggs so you get that beautiful golden yolk that is [full of healthy Omega-3s, choline, and good cholesterol](https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-proven-health-benefits-of-eggs) 🍳 5. **Olive Oil** - This adds healthy fats, [antioxidants](https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/11-proven-benefits-of-olive-oil#TOC_TITLE_HDR_4), and extra moisture to this dish. Feel free to substitute with another oil of your choice and/or butter!  6. **Milk** - **To keep it dairy free, we went with almond milk, but feel free to use whatever floats your boat. ** **![Rosemary Date Cornbread](https://blog.joolies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/0B4DDE71-60C5-47C5-9731-2B5B7188E09C.jpg?width=3024&height=4032&name=0B4DDE71-60C5-47C5-9731-2B5B7188E09C.jpg)** If you make this savory date recipe, be sure to tag us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/jooliesdates/) **@jooliesdates** and use the hashtag **#jooliesdates** so we can see all your date-able date recipe recreations! And you can always comment below!    ## More Easy Recipes You'll Love 1. [Peanut Butter Buckeyes](https://blog.joolies.com/peanut-butter-buckeyes) 2. [Savory Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates](https://blog.joolies.com/savory-goat-cheese-stuffed-dates) 3. [Lazy Chocolate Turtles](https://blog.joolies.com/lazy-chocolate-turtles) 4. [Date Pecan Cheese Ball](https://blog.joolies.com/date-pecan-cheese-ball) 5. [Holiday Dessert Charcuterie Board](https://blog.joolies.com/holiday-dessert-charcuterie-board)    ![rosemary-date-cornbread](https://blog.joolies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/rosemary-date-cornbread.jpg?width=480&height=720&name=rosemary-date-cornbread.jpg)   ## Rosemary Date Cornbread Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Nut-Free - prep time: 10 minutes - Bake time: 32-36 minutes - total time: 42-46 minutes **Servings: 12**   **INGREDIENTS:** - 1 box cornbread mix - 2 eggs - 1 1/2 cup milk - 1/2 cup olive oil - 1 cup [Joolies dates](https://joolies.com/collections/all/products/organic-medjool-dates-two-pitted-9oz-bags), chopped - 1 tbsp fresh rosemary **DIRECTIONS:** 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease an 8x8 or 8x6 baking dish. 2. Pit and chop dates into 1/4 inch pieces, set aside in small bowl. Take 1 tbsp of the dry cornbread mix and add to the bowl of chopped dates, evenly coating the dates. *This will help the dates not clump + sink to the bottom of the batter.* 3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cornbread mix, eggs, milk and oil. Stir in the rosemary and dates until evenly combined.  4. Transfer mixture to the greased baking dish and sprinkle more rosemary on top. Bake for 32-35 minutes. 5. Let it slightly cool, slice and serve!  *Store in an air tight container for up to 5 days.* [Download Recipe](https://go.joolies.com/rosemary-date-cornbread-download) [Buy Now Online](https://joolies-dates.myshopify.com/cart/45042141102399:1?channel=buy_button) ## Sign up for our newsletter to receive the latest promotions, recipes, date-ing tips and giveaway opportunities! ### Subscribe Here! ![organic medjool dates](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/joolies_circle_logo_tm.png) - [Shop](https://joolies.com/collections/all) - [Find Us](https://joolies.com/pages/find-us) - [Our Dates](https://joolies.com/pages/our-dates) - [Our Story](https://joolies.com/pages/our-story) - [Press](https://go.joolies.com/press) - [Wholesale](https://joolies.com/pages/wholesale) - [Blog](https://blog.joolies.com/) - GET IN TOUCH Grown \[with love\] under the California sun 🌴☀️ Path Copy@3x Created with Sketch. ![date](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/5221331/Joolies_June_2019/Images/date-new_250x250.png) [![Joolies](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/joolies_circle_logo_tm.png)](https://joolies.com/collections/frontpage/products/whole) [![Joolies](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/joolies_circle_logo_tm.png)](https://joolies.com/collections/frontpage/products/datesyrup) [![Joolies](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/joolies_circle_logo_tm.png)](https://joolies.com/collections/frontpage/products/pitted) [Shop Now](https://joolies.com/products/whole) [info@joolies.com](mailto:info@joolies.com) © 2020. 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