Healthy Snack Recipes Using Dates

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These Stuffed Dates with 8 varietions are an easy and healthy kid-friendly snack or appetizer. Perfect for parties or when you’re craving something sweet after dinner. The filling and toppings are easily customizable using Medjool dates, nut butter, vegan cream cheese and are naturally gluten-free, refined sugar-free, vegan and paleo-friendly. 

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These Stuffed Dates are a popular Mediterranean inspired snack made with dates that you cut open and stuff with various fillings. They are easily customizable using whatever you have in your kitchen pantry and they make the perfect easy and healthy snack or appetizer.

And they’re completely kid-friendly too! My kids love helping me make them on our meal prep day. They make the perfect healthy snacks for school lunchboxes! Other healthy snacks they love include No Bake Energy Bites,  Granola Bars and Paleo Granola.

Wondering what to put in dates? Traditional stuffed dates are usually made with goat cheese and bacon. Since we are trying to keep these stuffed dates vegan, you will need:

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To make ahead, simply cut your dates open and remove the pits. Add any nut butters or mix up your dairy-free cream cheese and fill each date.

Place the dates on a single layer on a baking sheet and store in the freezer. Transfer to an airtight container with the lid for up to 3 months.

These Stuffed Dates are an easy and healthy kid-friendly snack or party appetizer and perfect when you're craving something sweet. The filling and toppings are easily customizable using Medjool dates, nut butter, vegan cream cheese and are naturally gluten-free, refined sugar-free, vegan and paleo-friendly. 

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DISCLAIMER: Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates are a super delicious dessert or snack. They are so simple to make and only require two ingredients (with additional toppings if desired.) 

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These stuffed dates were very popular in our house over this holiday season. I love that they are easy to prepare. They can be made in advance and can be enjoyed alone but are also perfect added to fruit platters or as part of a cheese platter.

To remove the stone from fresh dates you can simply push them out with your fingers. When making stuffed dates I prefer to make a slit with a knife and then get the boys to remove the stones for me. Be careful when making the slit that you don't cut the date in half; you just want to make a crevice for which to add the peanut butter.

After the stones are removed you just need to fill them. I find one teaspoon of peanut butter is perfect for one date and I always use a natural peanut butter which contains no added sugar, salt or oil. You can easily replace the peanut butter with different nut butter or if you are looking for a nut-free version you could use tahini.

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Look for fresh dates that are plump and have a slight glossy look to their skin. They can be wrinkled but shouldn't be hard. I love using fresh Medjool dates as they are plump, sweet, tender and are perfect for stuffing. You usually find them in the produce section as opposed to the dried fruit aisle.

Dates are a healthy source of vitamins, minerals, and fibre. However, they are also high in sugar and so should be enjoyed in moderation. I definitely consider this an occasional food but the good things they contain means there are health benefits in consuming dates.

I love to stuff dates with nut butter as it provides some protein. Including protein with a sugar snack, such as fruit, slows the rate at which sugar floods into the bloodstream. If sugar hits your bloodstream quickly you feel high and then very quickly low. The slower it hits your bloodstream the less of a rush you get, but also, less of an after slump.

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Stuffed dates freeze well; I often make a batch and freeze on a baking tray until frozen. I then transfer to a ziplock bag and take out as needed, I actually love them straight from the freezer but they are best when taken up to room temperature.

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Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates are a super delicious dessert or snack. They are so simple to make and only require two ingredients (with additional toppings if desired.)

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Nutritional facts are an ESTIMATE only, calculated using an online calculator. Facts will vary depending on type/size of dates and brand of nut butter used. Facts are based on one Medjool date stuffed with 100% natural peanut butter. It does not include any additional toppings. 

Serving: 1 stuffed date | Calories: 95 kcal | Carbohydrates: 18 g | Protein: 1.7 g | Fat: 2.4 g | Sodium: 0.5 mg | Sugar: 16.2 g

Amy Whiteford runs the blog Healthy Little Foodies. She is a mum to two, has a BSc (Hons) Food Science, PGDE Primary Education and a Certificate in Childhood Nutrition. She uses her experience and knowledge to create healthy and delicious recipes for kids. Explore the site for creative ideas, tips, and inspiration! Read more

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These simple fruit and nut treats are healthy snacking perfection, and I have a batch in my freezer at all times now.

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The basic idea is that you throw dates + nuts + extras in the food processor, and process until it’s all broken down into a cookie dough-like mixture. You then roll them into balls, pop them in the freezer, and eat them all day, every day.

There’s something magical about the combination of the healthy fat and protein from the nuts, and the natural sweetness and carbs from the dates. This is the ultimate whole food pick-me-up.

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