Stuffed Dates
Appetizer, Games Night, Snack
Ingredients
20 large medjool dates
Ricotta Almond:
2 tablespoons ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon shredded coconut
5 whole raw almonds
Goat Cheese Pistachio:
2 tablespoons goat cheese
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon crushed pistachios
Cashew Butter Cacao:
3 tablespoons cashew butter
½ teaspoon cardamom
1 tablespoon cacao nibs
Peanut Butter Chocolate:
3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon roughly chopped dark chocolate
Directions
Use a small sharp knife to cut the dates lengthwise. Remove the pits.
Mix the first two ingredients for each of the fillings together in 4 small separate bowls.
Use a spoon to fill each date evenly with the various filling mixtures. Then top each with its accompanying topping. Or feel free to switch them up as desired. Enjoy immediately.
Ricotta & almond: Creamy ricotta cheese is mixed with a little shredded coconut and finished with a whole almond.
Goat cheese & pistachio: Mix together tangy goat cheese with sweet honey and sprinkle with crunchy pistachios.
Cashew Butter & Cacao: Cashew butter is mixed with cardamom for a slight piney and menthol flavor, and then topped with crushed cacao nibs or chocolate chips.
Peanut Butter & Chocolate: This combination is a favorite! Peanut butter and cinnamon are combined and then topped with dark chocolate.
Notes
Storage: Store the dates in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for around 5 days. The ones with cheese will need to be refrigerated and may not last as long.
Freezing Instructions: The stuffed dates freeze really well and will keep for up to 3 months. Freeze them solid on a baking sheet before placing in a freezer bag or freezer safe container. You can enjoy them frozen or allow them to thaw first.
Nutrition
Calories: 234kcal, Carbohydrates: 42g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 3mg, Sodium: 38mg, Potassium: 423mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 35g, Vitamin A: 118IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 50mg, Iron: 1mg