Dates are my secret weapon when I am craving something sweet. I pop in one or two and my sweet tooth is satisfied. I will use one or two to sweeten up a smoothie. I have used them in place of sugar in pancakes and desserts. They are a great base for homemade protein bars. I am always finding new ways to incorporate dates! 
On Thanksgiving, I tried out this recipe for Stuffed Dates with Goat Cheese. We had it as an appetizer while we were finishing up cooking. I made extra and the whole plate was gone within minutes of me putting it out! The warm creamy goat cheese mixed with the sweet dates made my taste buds go crazy! My husband was wanting more, asking why we made such a small amount. haha
I plan to make them again this Christmas and for future gatherings at my house. Here are the directions and also the website I found this recipe from. I used almond meal since that is what we had and it added a nice flavor toasted on top.
- ⅛ cup Pecan or Almond Meal (I used almond meal)
- 12 Dates (Medjool), pitted
- 3 oz. Goat Cheese
- Move an oven rack to the top position and turn on your broiler to low.
- Slice dates lengthwise to remove pit and create an opening for the goat cheese.
- Stuff dates with goat cheese.
- Sprinkle with pecan or almond meal.
- Place dates on a parchment-lined baking sheet and broil for 3-4 minutes.
- Allow to cool slightly, and serve.
I found this recipe at:
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