4 Ways to Stuff Dates

We get it, whether you are rushing out the door or waited too long to eat, you need something to eat RIGHT NOW! Organic medjool dates make the perfect snack due to the combination of fiber and natural sugars that keeps you full and gives you a boost of energy. As much as we love dates, we understand that eating the same food day after day can get boring and you don’t always have time to make elaborate recipes. This is why we’re here to show you four easy ways to shake things up and keep things interesting in the kitchen! Here are our top four favorite gluten-free, vegetarian combinations for stuffing medjool dates:

Ingredients

• Coachella’s Best Organic Medjool Dates (You can order these in bulk here!)
• Fillings:
• Soft Goat Cheese
• Whipped Cream Cheese
• Almond Butter
• Chocolate (Dark or Milk)
• Toppings:
• Pomegranate Seeds
• Honey
• Chocolate Chips (Dark or Milk)
• Blueberry 
• Shredded Coconut

Directions

1. With a sharp knife, cut vertically halfway through the medjool date (hotdog style)
2. Remove pit
3. Stuff medjool date with your favorite filling
4. Sprinkle on the toppings
5. Eat them right away or stick them in the fridge for later
6. Enjoy!

1. Goat Cheese, Pomegranate & Honey
   This delectable combination makes you feel like you’re feasting straight off a charcuterie board! The sweet date and honey contrasts with the tart goat cheese and pomegranate seeds to create the perfect balance in every bite. In order to create this, stuff the date with soft goat cheese and top with pomegranate seeds and a drizzle of honey. Delish!

2. Cream Cheese & Blueberries
   While this may seem like an odd combination at first, it tastes just like a blueberry bagel! We prefer whipped cream cheese because it is the easiest to scoop into the date. You can also substitute the cream cheese for greek yogurt or a vegan alternative!

3. Almond Butter & Chocolate Chips
   You can never go wrong with a classic nut butter and chocolate combination! This classic gives us all the Reeses Peanut Butter Cup feels and is perfect to have around to satisfy any sweet-tooth cravings.

4. Chocolate & Coconut
   If you love Almond Joy candy bars, this combination is perfect for you! To make the chocolate, put chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl for 20 seconds. Remove the bowl and stir and continue to microwave for 10 second increments, stirring in between, until you have a thick consistency. Carefully spoon the chocolate into the date and sprinkle the coconut shreds on top. We recommend dark chocolate but if you have a super sweet tooth, milk chocolate is the way to go!