Description
This recipe for Pistachio Green Crumble Stuffed Dates offers a vibrant crunch and naturally sweet flavor, serving as an elegant and easy-to-make snack or light dessert. It’s a nourishing treat packed with good-for-you ingredients, perfect for healthy snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12–14 large Medjool dates (about 250g), pitted
- 0.5 cup (60g) shelled raw unsalted pistachios
- 2 Tbsp (15g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 Tbsp (15ml) pure maple syrup
- 0.25 cup (60g) creamy unsweetened almond butter
- 2 Tbsp (30g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 0.25 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare Dates: Carefully slice each large Medjool date lengthwise down one side with a small paring knife, opening it up just enough to remove the pit without splitting the date entirely.
- Make Filling: In a small mixing bowl, combine the 0.25 cup (60g) unsweetened almond butter, 2 Tbsp (30g) softened cream cheese (or Greek yogurt), 0.25 tsp vanilla extract, and a tiny pinch of salt. Stir vigorously with a spoon or small whisk until the mixture is completely smooth, creamy, and evenly blended.
- Stuff Dates: Using a small spoon, carefully scoop the creamy filling into each date cavity. You can also use a piping bag with a wide tip for a neater look, filling each date generously until the mixture peeks out slightly.
- Create Pistachio Crumble: In a mini food processor, pulse the 0.5 cup (60g) shelled pistachios, 2 Tbsp (15g) rolled oats, and 1 Tbsp (15ml) maple syrup. Process until a coarse, vibrant green crumble forms, ensuring some texture remains and it’s not a fine paste. (If the crumble looks too wet, add another 0.5 tsp of oats; if too dry, add a tiny 0.25 tsp more maple syrup.)
- Crumble and Chill: Gently press the filled side of each stuffed date into the pistachio green crumble, coating it thoroughly and lightly. Arrange the finished pistachio green crumble stuffed dates on a small plate or baking sheet. Chill them in the refrigerator for at least 15-30 minutes before serving; this firming time helps the flavors meld beautifully and ensures a cleaner, more satisfying bite and easier handling.
Notes
For a lighter, high-protein filling, use thick Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese. For a nut-free option, substitute pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds for the pistachios. Ensure your oats are certified gluten-free if needed. Chilling the dates helps the flavors meld and improves texture and handling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: No-Bake, Assembly
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed date
- Calories: 125 calories
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
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