Middle Eastern Stuffed Dates

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pecans provide a similar flavor with less cost.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

coconut flakes

🥗Healthier: toasted oats

💰Cheaper: crushed graham crackers

Toasted oats add crunch without coconut flavor.

Make an incision along the center of the Medjool date and remove the pit.

In a saucepan, add 1/4 cup of tahini, 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla, 1 tablespoon of honey, and 1/8 teaspoon of cinnamon.

Melt the mixture on low heat and stir until combined.

Stuff the date with chopped walnuts and the tahini mixture.

Garnish with shredded coconut.

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