Conventional Recipes
Nut Stuffed Medjool Dates
Prep time Total time 10 mins
These stuffed medjool dates are the perfect gluten-free sweet treat, think a healthy snickers bar, soft chewy with a nutty texture dipped in chocolate. Medjool dates are called the king of dates, they've got a higher nutritional value than normal dates, more minerals and vitamins and are definitely less sweet. These will definitely curb those sugar cravings!
Author: Wick Nixon
Serves: 6-10 dates
Ingredients
- 6-10 medjool dates
- 2 T smooth or crunchy peanut butter
- 2 T finely chopped cashew pieces
- 80 gms 70% dark chocolate
- 1 T coconut oil
Toppings
- cacao nibs
- coconut thread
Instructions
- To make the stuffed dates, make a cut lengthwise in the dates, remove the pip and open up. Using a teaspoon, stuff the peanut butter into the dates, add about half to one teaspoon of cashew pieces, stuffing in so the date nearly closes. Continue with the rest of the dates and place in the freezer while you melt the chocolate.
- Melt the chocolate over a double boiler ensuring no water gets in with the chocolate as otherwise it will separate. Add the coconut oil and melt until smooth. Pour into a small dish that is deep enough to dip the date into. Alternatively, melt in the microwave.
- Using a skewer or something sharp to prick into the dates, dip in the chocolate and fully cover. Place on a small plate. Sprinkle top with cacao nibs or thread coconut. Place back in the freezer for 10-15 minutes until the chocolate sets. Remove, transfer into a small container and keep in the fridge. Will last for a week or so in the fridge.
