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Aimee from Homemaker on a Budget serves up healthy Baklava Stuffed Dates.

Healthy Baklava Stuffed Dates

Inspired by the classic Mediterranean dessert baklava, my healthy Baklava Stuffed Dates with pistachios uses whole pitted dates instead of Phyllo dough to carry the ingredients and flavors.
Serving Size 30 pieces

Ingredients

  • 30 Medjool dates, pitts removed
  • 4 Tbsp shelled pistachios, divided
  • 3 Tbsp honey
  • 2 Tbsp raw almonds
  • 2 Tbsp raw walnuts or pecans
  • 1 Tbsp softened butter or coconut oil
  • 1 Tbsp orange zest (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 package Enjoy Life semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 Tbsp coconut oil

Instructions

  • In a food processor, add pistachios and process until they are the consistency of bread crumbs. Take 2 Tbsp out and reserve for sprinkling on top.
  • To the food processor add the almonds, walnuts, honey, cinnamon, butter, and orange zest. Pulse until you get a nice crumb texture.
  • Spoon small amounts into each date, just enough where you can still close the date.
  • Using a double broiler or microwave, melt chocolate chips with 1 tbsp of coconut oil.
  • Use a fork to dip each stuffed date into the chocolate, tap with the fork on the side of the bowl to get any excess off.
  • Top each date with pistachio crumbs, and place on parchment paper.
  • Place the dates in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Store in the refrigerator for 1 week, or out on the countertop for 3-4 days.