Bacon Wrapped Medjool Dates

• 96
  4 Medjool dates, pitted

  Organic Medjool Dates96$8.00Buy from Cali Medjool
• 91
  4 whole almonds

  Almonds, Organic Sprouted91$13.75Buy from Lark Ellen Farm
• 97
  1 tsp avocado oil

  Avocado Oil97$49.00Buy from Casa Ayla
• 80
  1/2 tsp smoked paprika

  Organic Paprika Smoked80$9.99Buy from Spicely Organics
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

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1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Slice a gentle lengthwise slit into each Medjool date and pull out the pit, keeping the date whole.

3. 3

   Tuck 1 whole almond inside the center cavity of each date and gently pinch the seam closed.

4. 4

   In a small ramekin, whisk together the avocado oil, smoked paprika, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.

5. 5

   Roll each stuffed date in the smoky oil mixture until evenly coated, then set seam side down on the baking sheet.

6. 6

   Bake at 400°F for 8 minutes until sizzling and fragrant, then gently turn each date over with tongs.

7. 7

   Bake for another 5 minutes until the skins are deeply caramelized and slightly crisp at the edges.

8. 8

   Remove from the oven and allow to rest on the baking sheet for 2 minutes so the glaze sets before serving warm.