Vegan Stuffed Medjool Dates

Medjool Dates are The Fruit of the Kings.  They are considered the best-tasting and most luscious dates in the world. Besides being a great source of fiber, they are high in antioxidants and offer important vitamins and minerals, including Potassium, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Niacin, Calcium, Iron and Vitamin K.
 They can be used in pie crusts, smoothies, cookies, brownies and many other recipes to replace the sugar in the recipe. Medjool Dates are great stuffed also.
They make a healthy snack and have a shelf life.

These would be great for a Holiday appetizer.

Makes 20 dates.
Ingredients:

• 1 cup raw cashews
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamon
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 2 teaspoons vanilla-no imitation please
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/4/  to 1/2 cup finelly chopped walnuts
• 1/4 to 1/2 shredded, unsweetened coconut
• 20 Medjool Dates

Directions:

1. Soak cashews in water 6-8 hours or until soft. Make sure the cashews are well covered with water.
2. Drain cashews and put in a food processor.
3. Add coconut oil, cardamon, cinnamon, water, vanilla, honey, and lemon juice.
4. Puree, scraping sides of bowl, until smooth an creamy, adding a touch more water if needed. the mixture should be very thick, but not pasty.
5. Add cocunut and continue pulsing until well incorporated.
6. Add finely chopped walnuts. Pulse2-3 times. Or put a half a walnut on top of the stuffed  date.
7. Make a lenthwise cut in the date. remove all remaining bits of the pit.
8. Stuff date with Cashew Cream.
9. Arrange dates on a platter with cut side up.
10. Serve immedietely or refrigerate up to 24 hours.
11. Bring to room tempature before serving.

These freeze beautifully after being stuffed.

Enjoy!!