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Light Sweet Delicious Stuffed Date

North African Simple Almond Stuffed Dates

Make light sweet delicious two ingredient stuffed dates as an appetizer or dessert. This date nut recipe is so easy kids can create this tasty date recipe dish on their own.
 
North African Simple Almond Stuffed Dates

Two Ingredient Almond Stuffed Dates


Ingredients
20 pitted dates
20 whole almonds

Directions
Open date, place nuts in the center of each date and close. Serve as a healthy appetizer at your next gathering.

Did you know? Dates may be stuffed with many different fillings such as walnuts, fruits, and Bree and goat cheese or simply drizzled with white chocolate.

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