Healthy Cheese Stuffed Dates Recipe (Low Calorie, High Protein Snack)
Craving something sweet but trying to stay on track? These healthy cheese stuffed dates are your new go-to. They’re naturally sweet, creamy, slightly salty, and totally satisfying - all without wrecking your calories or macros.
These stuffet dates are:
Low calorie snack perfect for weight loss
Protein packed twist with light cheese
Ready in under 15 minutes
Perfect sweet + savory balance
Ingredients
- 18 large (~ 370 g) dates, pitted
- 1/2 cup (100 g) light ricotta cheese
- 1/3 cup (50 g) light feta cheese
- 1/4 cup (30 g) walnuts, divided
- 4 slices (40 g) prosciutto, cut lengthwise into halves
- 1 tbsp (15 g) honey
- Fresh thyme or rosemary for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the dates. Slice each date lengthwise and remove the pit if needed.
- Make the filling. In a food processor or bowl, mix ricotta and feta until smooth and creamy.
- Stuff the dates. Fill each date with the cheese mixture.
- Assemble two variations:
- For half of the dates: top with chopped walnuts
- For the other half: add a walnut piece inside and wrap with half a slice of prosciutto
- Add toppings. Sprinkle the remaining chopped walnuts over all stuffed dates.
- Drizzle and bake. Drizzle with honey and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 10–12 minutes, until warm and slightly golden.
- Garnish and serve. Top with fresh thyme or rosemary and serve warm.
Notes
Use soft Medjool dates for best texture and natural sweetness
Don’t overfill to prevent the filling from spilling while baking
You can prepare ahead and bake just before serving How Many Calories in Cheese Stuffed Dates?
Don’t overfill to prevent the filling from spilling while baking
You can prepare ahead and bake just before serving How Many Calories in Cheese Stuffed Dates?
| Calories (1 serving, 2 dates): 150 kcal | Calories (per 100g): 235 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein: 5.0 g | Protein: 7.8 g |
| Carbohydrates: 22.3 g | Carbohydrates: 35 g |
| Fat: 4.8 g | Fat: 7.5 g |