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Almond & Coconut Butter Stuffed Protein Dates

Naturally sweet Medjool dates stuffed with creamy almond and coconut butter with boosted protein for an easy, no-bake snack. These Almond & Coconut Butter Stuffed Protein Dates are rich, satisfying, and perfect for a healthier dessert, pre-workout energy, or grab-and-go treat 🥥🤎
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating
Keyword almond & coconut butter stuffed protein dates, clean eating candy, clean eating dessert or snack, coconut butter stuffed dates, healthy stuffed protein dates, nut butter stuffed protein dates, protein stuffed dates
Servings 12

Ingredients

  • 12 Medjool dates, pitted
  • 1/4 cup almond butter
  • 1/4 cup coconut butter, softened - store bought or homemade recipe link below in notes
  • 1 scoop vanilla or unflavoured protein powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch salt

Toppings Optional

  • Shredded coconut
  • Cacao nibs
  • Drizzle melted dark chocolate
  • Flaky sea salt

Instructions

  • If you are going to make your own coconut butter, make this first so its ready when you wish to make the stuffed dates. Recipe link below in notes.
    Soften the coconut butter by placing the jar in a bowl of hot water for a few minutes.
    Slice dates lengthwise and remove pits if needed.
    In a bowl, mix the softened coconut butter, almond butter, protein powder, vanilla and salt until smooth.
    Spoon or pipe the almond, coconut protein filling into each date.
    Add toppings if desired.
    Chill in the fridge for 20–30 minutes to firm up.
    Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freezer for up to 2 months.  

Notes

Homemade Coconut Butter
If you are anywhere near the health food or fitness circles, you have no doubt heard of coconut oil by now. But have you ever heard of coconut butter? Oh my gosh is it good. It tastes like the most delicious, decadent, oh-so-bad-for-you treat. Except, it’s not. It’s actually really good for you. In fact, coconut butter packs a boatload of benefits:
It’s rich in lauric acid, which boosts immunity and destroys harmful bacteria, viruses, and funguses.
It actually boosts your metabolism, which aids in weight loss and increases energy levels.
Its a superb ingredient for protecting and replenishing the hair and skin
It’s packed with healthy fats, so you feel full longer.
It’s full of essential amino acids, calcium, and magnesium.
Basically, coconut butter is just plain awesome.
It’s so creamy, buttery, naturally sweet and full of nutrients, and it’s hard to believe that this tasty Homemade Coconut Butter from Scratch is made with one ingredient! You may not know this, but a jar of high-quality coconut butter can be expensive.
Yes, that is one of the reasons that you should make you own - it’s unbelievably easy. Besides being incredibly good for you, coconut butter greatly enhances the creamy texture of desserts, smoothies, ice creams, fudge and hot beverages. Even a spoonful out of the jar is not a bad thing.  😊
Once you start using it, you will find many other ways to sneak it into your diet.
Go here for the recipe:  Homemade Coconut Butter 
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