Fresh Dates Snack Trio
These 3 fresh dates fruit snack ideas are quick, nourishing, and totally family-friendly. From creamy goat cheese to almond butter & cinnamon, they take less than 10 minutes and bring natural sweetness to your day—without any added sugar.
Ingredients
- Stuffed Dates with Goat Cheese & Pistachios
- – 6 fresh dates fruit pitted
- – 2 tbsp soft goat cheese
- – 2 tbsp crushed pistachios
- – 1 tsp honey optional
- Fresh Date & Feta Salad
- – 6 fresh dates sliced
- – 2 cups arugula
- – ¼ cup crumbled feta
- – 2 tbsp slivered almonds
- – 2 tbsp olive oil
- – 1 tbsp lemon juice
- – Salt and pepper to taste
- Almond Butter Tartines
- – 4 fresh dates halved and pitted
- – 2 tbsp almond butter
- – ½ tsp cinnamon
- – Sea salt a pinch
Instructions
- For the goat cheese version: Open each date and stuff with soft goat cheese. Top with crushed pistachios and drizzle a touch of honey if you like sweet-salty contrast.
- For the salad: In a bowl, combine arugula, sliced dates, feta, and almonds. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Toss and serve chilled.
- For the tartines: Spread almond butter into each halved date. Sprinkle with cinnamon and a pinch of sea salt. Chill for 5 minutes if desired and enjoy.
Notes
– Use Medjool dates or fresh yellow dates depending on your preference and availability.
– Store leftover stuffed dates in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
– Add a drizzle of balsamic glaze to the salad for extra flavor.
– All three recipes are gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly.
– Store leftover stuffed dates in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
– Add a drizzle of balsamic glaze to the salad for extra flavor.
– All three recipes are gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly.
Nutrition
Serving: 1plateCalories: 185kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4.2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2.2gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 135mgFiber: 3.5gSugar: 16g
(Nutrition is estimated and will vary based on actual ingredients used)
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