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Sunflower Butter Stuffed Dates (Vegan + Gluten-Free)

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Are you wanting something simple and sweet, yet healthy? Satisfy your sweet tooth with plump medjool dates, stuffed with creamy sunflower seed butter. (Vegan + Gluten-Free)

Sunflower Butter Stuffed Medjool Dates | NectarBlissLife.com

In search of a quick snack, I was actually inspired to make these before my late afternoon workout. Since it’s so easy to reach for snack bars, I’ve been working on eating less processed packaged foods. Each day my goal is to incorporate more wholesome / plant-based foods into my meals.

The recipe calls for simple delicious ingredients:

Fresh Dates

Sunflower Seed Butter

Your choice of toppings

That’s it!

You’ll have these babies made in 10 minutes. Make them as a sweet snack or as an easy healthy dessert.

Sunflower Stuffed Dates (Vegan + Gluten-Free) | NectarBlissLife.com

Quick and Easy Vegan + Gluten-Free Sunflower Butter Stuffed Dates

Sweet and chewy.

Rich, satisfying goodness.

Loaded with potassium.

Sunflower Seed Butter Stuffed Medjool Dates | NectarBlissLife.com

All about the dates – Medjool dates are my absolute favorite. While being larger than regular dates, they are also a bit sweeter with a caramel-like flavor. Also, they tend to be moist and soft.

Regular dates will work just fine. While there are several varieties of dates, the type more commonly sold in grocery stores are considered Deglet Noor dates.

Pitted or Whole Dates?

For convenience, pitted dates are easier to snack on, as the inside pit has already been removed. Otherwise, you’ll need to slice open the date lengthwise to remove the pit, which is pretty easy to do.

If you are unable to find dates locally, Nuts.com offers several varieties to snack on.

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Make These Stuffed Dates Anyway You Would Like

Sunflower (Seed) Butter or any nut-free spread can be used, especially if you are allergic to tree nuts. You can also try Tahini for a mildly nutty and savory flavor.

Creamy or crunchy? It’s completely up to you! SunButter offers their sunflower butter both ways.

For a little variety, 88 Acres makes several seed butters to include Sunflower, Pumpkin and even Watermelon Seed Butter.

Don’t worry – if you don’t have a nut allergy, feel free to use your favorite almond butter, peanut butter, cashew butter or hazelnut spread.

Toppings

Chopped or Shaved Chocolate (Vegan)

*Carob Nibs – Carob is a natural alternative to chocolate. It has a mellow flavor and is less bitter than chocolate.

Shredded Coconut or Coconut Flakes

Chopped Nuts (optional) – Plain or Roasted Pecans, Walnuts, Cashews, Pistachios or whatever you have on hand.

Seeds (optional) – Try sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, pepitas or sprinkle with chia seeds.

Coarse or Flaky Sea Salt (optional) to balance out the sweetness.

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Be well and enjoy!

– Coco ♡ | Nectar Bliss Life


Sunflower Butter Stuffed Dates
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Sunflower Butter Stuffed Dates (Vegan + Gluten-Free)

Satisfy your sweet tooth with plump medjool dates, stuffed with creamy sunflower seed butter. Add shredded or flaked coconut, shaved chocolate, or chopped nuts for a delicious snack. (Vegan + Gluten-Free)
Prep Time10 mins
Total Time10 mins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Keyword: Dairy-Free, Dates, Gluten-Free, Plant-Based, Quick Snack, Sunflower Butter, Vegan
Servings: 2
Author: Coco | Nectar Bliss Life

Ingredients

  • 6 Fresh Medjool Dates
  • 2 – 3 Tbsp Sunflower Seed Butter
  • 1 – 2 Tbsp Choice of Toppings (Optional)

Instructions

  • To prepare your dates, make a lengthwise slit into each date to create an opening for the filling. Avoid completely cutting them into halves. If your dates aren't pitted, be sure to carefully remove the pits. The pit easily comes out without too much pressure or pulling.
  • Using a small spoon or butter knife, fill each date with sunflower seed butter.
  • Sprinkle with your choice of toppings – shaved or chopped chocolate, shredded or flaked chocolate, chopped nuts or seeds. Enjoy!

Notes

Sunflower Seed Butter Alternative: You can use whatever seed or nut butter of your choice – Almond Butter, Peanut Butter, Pumpkin Seed Butter, etc.
Optional Toppings:
In place of chocolate, try Carob Nibs. Carob is a natural alternative to chocolate.
Shredded or Flaked Coconut
Nuts – Plain or Roasted Pine Nuts or Chopped Walnuts or Chopped Pecans
Seeds – Plain or Roasted Sunflower Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds or Sesame Seeds
Sprinkle with Coarse or Flaky Sea Salt

In: Dessert, Snacks · Tagged: dates, healthy dessert, healthy snack, sunflower butter

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