STUFFED DATES

Sweet

Ingredients:

• 12 Medjool dates

• 1/4 cup peanut butter (or almond butter)

• 1 tablespoon honey

• 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes

• 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips

Directions:

1. Prepare the Dates:

   • Carefully make a small slit along the length of each date and remove the pit. Be sure not to cut all the way through.

2. Stuff the Dates:

   • Using a small spoon or a piping bag, fill each date with about 1 teaspoon of peanut butter.

3. Add Toppings:

   • Drizzle a little honey over the peanut butter filling.

   • Sprinkle with coconut flakes and mini chocolate chips.

4. Serve:

   • Arrange the stuffed dates on a serving platter. They can be enjoyed immediately or refrigerated for later.

Savory

Ingredients:

• 12 Medjool dates

• 1/2 cup soft goat cheese (or cream cheese, mascarpone)

• 1/4 cup chopped nuts (such as almonds, walnuts, or pistachios)

• 1 tablespoon honey (optional)

• 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary, chopped (optional)

Directions:

1. Prepare the Dates:

   • Carefully make a small slit along the length of each date and remove the pit. Be sure not to cut all the way through.

2. Stuff the Dates:

   • Using a small spoon or a piping bag, fill each date with about 1 teaspoon of goat cheese.

3. Add Toppings:

   • Sprinkle the chopped nuts over the goat cheese filling, gently pressing them into the cheese so they stick.

   • Drizzle a little honey over the stuffed dates if desired.

   • Add a sprinkle of fresh thyme or rosemary for an aromatic touch.

4. Serve:

   • Arrange the stuffed dates on a serving platter. They can be enjoyed immediately or refrigerated for later.

Tips:

• Storage: Store stuffed dates in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

• Variations: Feel free to experiment with other nut butters, cheeses, or toppings to suit your taste.