Dessert Dates

These stuffed dates make the perfect little desserts. They take about 10 seconds to make and are perfect for when you want a little something sweet. After dinner, I always crave something sweet and these dessert dates are the perfect treat to satisfy that sweet craving. You only need 4 simple ingredients to make this recipe. These dessert dates are gluten-free, vegan, and contain no added sugar.

dates stuffed with nut butter and cacao nibs

I use dates as the sweetener in many of my dessert recipes (like my Banana Bread and Tigernut Flour Pumpkin Bread recipes) because they taste so naturally sweet and delicious. Unlike sweeteners such as cane sugar, coconut sugar, maple syrup, honey, etc., dates taste sweet, but also contain fiber. Fiber is the indigestible part of food that is associated with several health benefits. Fiber also helps keep you feeling full and satisfied.

dessert dates

What You’ll Need to Make Dessert Dates:

Dates: You, of course, can’t make dessert dates without dates! Choose pitted dates or be sure to remove the pits before consuming.

Nut/Seed Butter: You can use any kind of nut or seed butter in this recipe. My personal preference is peanut butter. Whichever you choose, opt for an unsweetened variety.

Cacao Nibs: Cacao nibs are like sugarless chocolate chips. They add a nice crunch to the stuffed dates.

Sea Salt: Sea salt enhances the flavor of the stuffed dates.

dessert dates

Directions:

  1. Slice dates and remove pits.
  2. Place a small amount (1-1.5 tsp portion) of nut or seed butter into each date.
  3. Top the date with cacao nibs and sea salt.

I hope you enjoy this recipe. If you give it a try, please leave a comment below or tag me on instagram and let me know what you think!

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Dessert Dates

Dessert Dates: An easy and delicious, healthy dessert recipe
Course Dessert

Ingredients
  

  • Fresh Dates
  • Nut or Seed Butter
  • Cacao Nibs
  • Sea Salt

Instructions
 

  • Slice dates and remove pits.
  • Place a small amount (1-1.5 tsp portion) of nut or seed butter into each date.
  • Top the date with cacao nibs and sea salt.
Keyword dates, healthy dessert

Mel is a registered dietitian who specializes in women’s nutrition (fertility, prenatal, and postpartum) as well as nutrition for busy professionals. She is passionate about helping others live a healthy lifestyle that is practical and sustainable for them. Whether you are pregnant, postpartum, or a busy individual, she is here to make nourishing yourself simple and not stressful.

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    Noelle

    Can you freeze these? How long will they be good ?

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Hi, I’m Mel! I am a registered dietitian who specializes in women’s nutrition (fertility, prenatal, and postpartum) as well as nutrition for busy professionals. I am passionate about helping others live a healthy lifestyle that is practical and sustainable for them. Whether you are pregnant, postpartum, or a busy individual, I’m here to make nourishing yourself simple and not stressful. Read More

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