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August 31, 2022Here’s a sinfully decadent vegan dessert that is healthy at the same time.
Looks delicious and is always a party favorite as an appetizer.
It is very easy to make, no baking or cooking involved.
Ingredients:
- 25 Medjool dates, pitted, halved
- ½ cup almond butter (cashew butter, hazelnut butter, peanut butter, or any combination of mixed nut butter can be used in place of almond butter)
- 1/3 cup pistachio meat, coarsely chopped
Directions:
- Cut pitted dates in half, set on a clean surface.
- Using a knife, spread almond butter on the dates, mostly filling the small crevice in the middle, about ½ teaspoon on each piece.
- Sprinkle chopped pistachios on stuffed dates
- Place stuffed dates on a serving plate, enjoy!
You can store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to a week. For best flavor, make sure you let it come to room temperature before serving.
Variation: Dates stuffed with sesame paste (tahini) and topped with walnuts:
Ingredients:
- 25 Medjool dates, pitted, halved
- 1/4 cup sesame paste (Tahini). This is sold in Middle Eastern grocery stores. It is most commonly used for making hummus.
- 25 pieces of walnut halves or quarters
Directions:
- Cut dates in half, remove the pits, set on a clean surface.
- Using a knife, spread sesame paste (tahini) on the dates, mostly filling the small crevice in the middle. Do not use too much for it will run on the sides of the dates
- Place walnut halves (or quarters) on stuffed dates
- Place stuffed dates on a serving plate. Cover with plastic wrap, place in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes allowing it to set.
- Remove from the refrigerator when ready to serve. Enjoy!