Pecan Pie-Stuffed Dates
All the warm, gooey goodness of pecan pie tucked into tender Medjool dates — no baking needed. This simple filling comes together in minutes, making this a festive treat you can whip up anytime!
Ingredients
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup quick oats
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon maple extract, or flavor
- ½ cup water
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of cinnamon
- 16 Medjool dates, pitted (keep bottoms intact so they form a little pocket)
Instructions
- Combine ingredients (except dates): In a small microwave-safe bowl or ramekin, mix together the oats, pecans, water, maple syrup, vanilla extract, maple extract, salt, and cinnamon.
- Microwave: Microwave for 1 minute, then stir — the mixture will look liquidy; that’s expected. Microwave for 1 additional minute until it thickens. Take it out, give it a good stir and allow the mixture to sit for about 15 minutes so it can thicken further into that gooey pecan-pie–style texture.You can also toss the ingredients into saucepan let it come to a slow simmer and then turn off the heat. It thickens pretty quickly!
- Stuff the dates: Gently split each Medjool date (keeping the bottom intact) and spoon in a bit of the pecan filling. Garnish with an optional small squirt of whipped cream and a pecan piece or sprinkle of chopped pecans.
Notes
Storage Tip: Store any leftover filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3–4 days. It thickens as it chills, making it perfect for stuffing one date at a time whenever a craving hits.
For gluten-free: Use certified gluten-free quick oats.
Vegan: Naturally vegan as written.
Nutrition Information per serving
Serving Size: 1 stuffed-dateCalories: 80Carbohydrates: 19gProtein: 1gTotal Fat: 1.5g— Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g— Saturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 20mgPotassium: 143mgFiber: 2gTotal Sugar: 14g— Natural Sugar: 12g— Added Sugar: 2gCalcium: 15mg
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.