No-bake high-protein snack: Medjool dates stuffed with creamy pistachio-kataifi filling and half-dipped in sugar-free dark chocolate. 20 g protein, 220 calories per serving (2 dates).
Servings 5servings
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, Middle Eastern
Ingredients
dates and filling:
10large Medjool datessoft and fresh, pitted
1/3 cup pistachio cream or pistachio butter80 g, pure 100%
1/2 cup vanilla or pistachio whey protein powder45 g
2tablespoons tahini30 g
1tablespoon allulose12 g, optional
2-3to 3 tablespoons milk of choice
1pinch fine sea salt
1/3 cup kataifi pastry25 g, toasted
1teaspoon ghee or butterfor toasting kataifi
coating and topping:
3/4cup sugar-free dark chocolate130 g, chopped
1teaspoon coconut oil
2tablespoons crushed pistachios
1pinch flaky sea saltoptional
Equipment
Small skillet
Paring knife
Small mixing bowl
Parchment-lined tray
Method
Toast the kataifi. Cut kataifi into 1/2-inch lengths with scissors. Melt ghee in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add kataifi and toast, stirring constantly, for 4 to 5 minutes until deeply golden. Spread on a plate to cool completely. Set aside 2 tablespoons for topping.
Make the filling. In a bowl, stir together pistachio cream, tahini, allulose (if using) and salt until smooth. Add protein powder and mix. Add milk one tablespoon at a time until thick and scoopable. Fold in the remaining toasted kataifi.
Prep the dates. With a paring knife, slit each date lengthwise on one side and remove the pit. Open like a book.
Stuff each date. Use a small spoon or piping bag to fill each date with about a tablespoon of the pistachio mixture. Place on a parchment-lined tray.
Dip in chocolate. Melt dark chocolate with coconut oil in 30-second microwave bursts until smooth. Hold each date by the un-stuffed end and dip the stuffed side halfway into the chocolate. Return to parchment.
Top and chill. While chocolate is wet, sprinkle with crushed pistachios, reserved kataifi and flaky sea salt. Chill in the fridge 20 to 30 minutes until set.