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Stuffed Dates

Irresistibly Sweet Stuffed Dates: 6 Flavorful Ways to Enjoy

Discover the joy of Stuffed Dates with six delicious variations, perfect for snacks or appetizers that cater to all diets.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 dates
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Sweet Fillings
  • 12 pieces Medjool Dates Or substitute with another date variety.
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter Can use almond or cashew butter.
  • 100 grams Dark Chocolate Substitute with milk chocolate or dairy-free option.
  • pinch Coarse Salt Alternatives include sea salt or Himalayan salt.
Savory Fillings
  • 1 cup Vegan Cream Cheese Any plant-based cream cheese works.
  • 1 cup Pecan Nuts Alternatively, use walnuts or almonds.
  • 1/2 cup Sundried Tomato Fresh tomatoes can be used but may alter the texture.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Basil Can substitute with parsley or cilantro.
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme Fresh rosemary can be used as a substitute.
Additional Flavor Enhancers
  • 1 tablespoon Almond Butter Swap for cashew or sunflower seed butter as needed.
  • 2 tablespoons Desiccated Coconut Optional based on your taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Adds a refreshing twist.
  • 1 pinch Garlic Powder Completely optional.
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup Adjust based on your sweetness preference.

Equipment

  • Microwave
  • Mixing bowl
  • knife
  • Plate
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your kitchen. Slice open each Medjool date lengthwise and remove the pits to create a wide opening.
  2. Fill each date with about one teaspoon of creamy peanut butter and optionally sprinkle crushed almonds on top.
  3. Mix vegan cream cheese with finely chopped herbs, fill the dates generously with this mixture.
  4. Combine sundried tomatoes and pecans into the cream cheese mixture, then fill each date with this savory blend.
  5. Melt dark chocolate and dip each date filled with peanut butter, then chill them until the chocolate sets.
  6. Refrigerate filled dates for at least one hour to enhance flavor.
  7. Just before serving, garnish with fresh herbs, coarse salt, or a drizzle of maple syrup.

Nutrition

Serving: 1dateCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Experiment with different fillings to cater to various dietary needs. Store stuffed dates in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

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