Cinnamon Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates are the perfect quick snack when you are craving something sweet and good for you.

What Are Dates
Dates grow on large trees called date palms. They are native to the Middle East and have been a part of the region’s cuisine for generations. Dates grow in large clusters, kind of like bunches of grapes, which hang higher than fifty feet off the ground.
To harvest dates someone must climb up the distance of tall palms, which can grow up to 75 feet tall. However, we now have large machinery that can help with the harvesting process.
When the dates are picked the bunch is not all ripe at the same time. This creates a labor-intensive task of separating the dates that are ripe and setting the ones that are not out in the sun to dry so they become more sweet and chewy.
Why Dates Are Good For You
According to Healthline dates contain several vitamins and minerals, in addition to fiber and antioxidants that this sweet tre
Dates have an excellent nutrition profile.a t provides.
Since they’re dried, their calorie content is higher than most fresh fruit. The calorie content of dates is similar to that of other dried fruits, such as raisins and figs.
Most of the calories in dates come from carbs. The rest are from a very small amount of protein. Despite their calories, dates contain some important vitamins and minerals in addition to a significant amount of fiber.
A 3.5-ounce (100-gram) serving provides the following nutrients:
Calories: 277
Carbs: 75 grams
Fiber: 7 grams
Protein: 2 grams
Potassium: 20% of the RDI
Magnesium: 14% of the RDI
Copper: 18% of the RDI
Manganese: 15% of the RDI
Iron: 5% of the RDI
Vitamin B6: 12% of the RDI
Dates are also high in antioxidants, which may contribute to many of their health benefits
How To Make Stuffed Dates
For this recipe, I suggest using Medjool dates. They are easy to find in your local grocery, are very sweet and a little larger than other types. When purchasing look for skins that are a little translucent, with minimal rips and tears, the dates should be intact and separate, not mashed into a big clump.
- Slit dates in half just enough to get the pit out, being sure not to cut all the way through.
- Mix peanut butter and cinnamon in a small bowl until blended. Set aside.
- Stuff each date with 2 or 3 whole peanuts
- Fill date with as much cinnamon peanut butter as you can without it going over the sides
- Finely chop leftover peanuts and sprinkle lightly on top of dates.
- Place shredded coconut and chopped cranberries on top of stuffed dates.
- Place on a serving board and sprinkle a little cinnamon over the stuffed dates
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Cinnamon Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 dozen 1x
- Category: Snacks
Description
Cinnamon Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates are the perfect quick snack when you are craving something sweet and good for you.
Ingredients
12 Medjool dates
3 tablespoons peanut butter with no sugars added
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 cup roasted whole peanuts
1 tablespoon unsweetened shredded coconut
1 tablespoon finely chopped dried cranberries
A bit of cinnamon for dusting
Instructions
Slit dates in half just enough to get the pit out, being sure not to cut all the way through.
Mix peanut butter and cinnamon in a small bowl until blended. Set aside.
Stuff each date with 2 or 3 whole peanuts
Fill date with as much cinnamon peanut butter as you can without it going over the sides
Finely chop leftover peanuts and sprinkle lightly on top of dates.
Place shredded coconut and chopped cranberries on top of stuffed dates.
Place on a serving board and sprinkle a little cinnamon over the stuffed dates
Enjoy
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