Walnut Butter-Stuffed Dates

Name: Walnut Butter-Stuffed Dates
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 12 Medjool dates, pitted*; 1/3 C (3-ounces) California walnut butter (see note); 1/8 C (1/2-ounce) California walnuts, finely chopped; *To pit dates, use a sharp paring knife and cut down the side of the date lengthwise, then gently remove the pit with your fingers.

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Description

This three-ingredient snack includes a combination of sweet, chewy dates, creamy walnut butter and crunchy California walnuts—a real treat to make and eat!

Ingredients

12 Medjool dates, pitted*
1/3 C (3-ounces) California walnut butter (see note)
1/8 C (1/2-ounce) California walnuts, finely chopped
*To pit dates, use a sharp paring knife and cut down the side of the date lengthwise, then gently remove the pit with your fingers.

PREPARATION

Spoon 1 teaspoon of walnut butter into the cavity of each pitted date.
Sprinkle about ¼ teaspoon of walnuts onto each stuffed date.
Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container up to five days.

Note: Using store-bought walnut butter can further simplify this recipe, but be sure to mix well before using.

NUTRITION

Calories: 116 cal
Total Fat: 3.8 g
Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 0.4 mg
Carbohydrates: 22.1 g
Dietary Fiber: 2.3 g
Total Sugars: 19 g
Added Sugars: 0 g
Protein: 1.3 g
Vitamin D: 0 mcg
Calcium: 0.6 mg
Iron: 2.1 mg
Potassium: 222.6 mg