Carrot cake season is officially here and as a new lover of all things carrot cake, I couldn’t resist finding a healthier way to enjoy this delish dessert!!

As someone who is OBSESSED with stuffed dates, I decided to combine my two favorite things into one delicious treat! These bite-sized delights are packed with the flavors of carrot cake with a bonus chewy “caramel” base. Whether you’re a carrot cake love, date lover, or BOTH, you’re going to love this recipe! Let’s get into it…

Carrot Cake Stuffed Dates

Makes: 15-20 Dates

Ingredients:

• 15-20 dates, pitted
• 2 scoops vanilla protein powder (I used Promix Protein Powder for this recipe)
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp ginger
• 1/8 tsp nutmeg
• 2 tbsp almond butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 tbsp grated carrot (+ more for topping)
• 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
• 1 tsp olive oil

Directions:

1. In a bowl, mix together the protein powder, spices, almond butter and vanilla extract. If needed, add a splash of almond milk to help mix.
2. Fold in the shredded carrot.
3. Stuff each date with the carrot cake mixture.
4. In a bowl, combine the white chocolate and olive oil. Microwave in 30 second intervals until fully melted.
5. Top the dates with the white chocolate. Add more carrot and cinnamon for toppings then set in the fridge for about 30 minutes. Enjoy!

Looking for more date desserts? Try these!

• High-Protein Ice Cream Date Bark
• Coconut Cashew Date Clusters
• Caramel Apple Date Clusters