Cottage Cheese Stuffed Dates with Honey and Walnuts

cottage cheese dates and honey easy high protein sweet snack vegetarian recipe

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Cottage Cheese Stuffed Dates with Honey and Walnuts

These cottage cheese stuffed dates are the perfect balance of salty and sweet, with chewy dates stuffed with a creamy filling and topped with crushed nuts and honey. This recipe makes the perfect snack, and a great way to elevate cottage cheese into a delicious filling.

Prep Time20

Cook Time0

Total Time20

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Fat, Vegetarian

Servings: 3-date serving

Calories: 260kcal

Author: Kelly Jensen

Equipment

Food Processor
Cutting board

Ingredients

2 cups pitted dates
2 cups cottage cheese
2 tablespoons honey plus extra for drizzling
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup crushed walnuts

Instructions

Slice the pitted dates halfway though, with the bottoms still intact so they can be filled.
In a food processor, add the cottage cheese, honey, and salt. Whip on high speed until well combined.
Using a small spoon, fill each date with the cottage cheese mixture. Repeat until all dates are filled.
Drizzle the dates with a bit more honey.
Top with crushed walnuts and serve at room temperature.

Notes

Additions and Substitutions

You can top the dates with an extra sprinkle of sea salt, if desired.

Make this with different nuts: crushed pistachios, slivered almonds, or chopped hazelnuts would all be great substitutions. Or use pumpkin seeds for a nut-free version!

Instead of honey, you can use agave nectar which is plant-based and has the same sticky-sweet texture and flavor.

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