I have always loved dates...never had a date shake but I will make a point of it if we ever visit the Hubby's sister who has moved back to the San Diego area.
I grew up on this Dromedary Dates bar recipe --
https://www.food.com/recipe/dromedar...om-1912-213599
Also an apple/date cake... this looks like a nice recipe for that
https://www.rotinrice.com/apple-and-dates-cake/
There are many more savory things to do with dates as well, simple appetizers like "Devils on Horseback" which is a stuffed date with bacon... Here's Martha's take on that:
https://www.marthastewart.com/346586...s-on-horseback