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.

Stuffed Dates

Name: Stuffed Dates
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 24 servings
Ingredients: Pitted Medjool Dates; Almond Butter; Ground Cinnamon; Vanilla; Flax Seed; Sea Salt; Tahini; Dark Chocolate

Recipe by Isra Al-Salem

Ingredients

Time

20m

Serves

Dates are the perfect natural sweetener and are mega rich in nutrients, notably iron and magnesium. They aid digestion and are high in fiber which promotes elimination (prevents constipation), combats sugar cravings, and provides a natural source of energy for the body - a great pre and post-workout snack. They support the nervous system, pregnancy, ease in labour and delivery due to their rich mineral content, and in increasing lactation. Not to mention, they taste great dipped in tahini and dark chocolate!

Appetizer

Gluten-Free

Snack

Ingredients

Pitted Medjool Dates

1 cup

Almond Butter

1 tsp

Ground Cinnamon

1 tsp

Vanilla

2 tsp

Flax Seed

ground

1 pinch

Sea Salt

1/2 cup

Tahini

1/2 cup

Dark Chocolate

Instructions

Prepare a baking sheet - slice dates open (still keeping one side intact) and place them on the tray.

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.

Stuff dates with 1-2 tsp of your flavoured nut butter. Close the date.

Dip stuffed dates into tahini or melted dark chocolate (a thin layer).

Place dates on a baking sheet, then sprinkle and/or drizzle your favourite toppings on the dates.

Place the baking sheet in the freezer for 15 minute or less.

Once ready, remove the dates and devour!

When not serving, store the dates in a container and refrigerate to avoid the chocolate from melting.

Optional - Zigzag drizzle dates with date syrup and/or tahini!