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Ingredients
8
Time
20m
Serves
24
Recipe by Isra Al-Salem
Ingredients
8
Time
20m
Serves
24
24
Pitted Medjool Dates
1 cup
Almond Butter
1 tsp
Ground Cinnamon
1 tsp
Vanilla
2 tsp
Flax Seed
ground
1 pinch
Sea Salt
Appetizer
Gluten-Free
Snack
1/2 cup
Tahini
1/2 cup
Dark Chocolate
1
Prepare a baking sheet - slice dates open (still keeping one side intact) and place them on the tray.
2
Mix all of the ingredients together with nut butter(s) of your choice, whisk till smooth. Adjust to taste. This step may be omitted if you are simply stuffing your dates with 1-2 nuts instead.
3
Stuff dates with 1-2 tsp of your flavoured nut butter. Close the date.
4
Dip stuffed dates into tahini or melted dark chocolate (a thin layer).
5
Place dates on a baking sheet, then sprinkle and/or drizzle your favourite toppings on the dates.
6
Place the baking sheet in the freezer for 15 minute or less.
7
Once ready, remove the dates and devour!
8
When not serving, store the dates in a container and refrigerate to avoid the chocolate from melting.
9
Optional - Zigzag drizzle dates with date syrup and/or tahini!
Isra Al-Salem is a Toronto-based clinical holistic nutritionist, recipe developer, and international wellness expert. She has been a consultant in the health and wellness industry for the past 6 years. She has worked with wellness start-ups, restaurants, and culinary businesses to develop recipes and menus that are appetising and nutritious for various health conditions and a range of diverse palates. She is also a food photographer, stylist, and yoga, meditation and Barre instructor.
