Salted-Tahini-Stuffed Dates

Here’s a fiber-rich solution to those sweet cravings.

April 29, 2025

Photo by Desiree Nielsen, RD

When those sweet cravings hit, this dish is the perfect answer. Taking inspiration from sesame halva, fill the soft and caramel-like Medjool dates with salted vanilla tahini. Both ingredients are a sneaky source of fiber, so the resulting stuffed dates will pack about seven grams per serving! Don’t skip the salt: It enhances the flavor and softens any lingering bitter notes in the tahini.

Recipe informationIngredients1

Tbsp. tahini

1

tsp. vanilla

⅛

tsp. cinnamon

3

Medjool dates, pitted and halved

⅛

tsp. salt or flaky salt

PreparationStep 1In a small bowl, mix tahini, vanilla, and cinnamon. You can either mix the salt into the tahini before stuffing the dates or, if you have flaky salt, add a generous pinch on top.

Step 2Divide the tahini mixture between the three dates and enjoy immediately.