Bacon Wrapped Medjool Dates

• 89
  4 Medjool dates, pitted

  Organic Medjool Dates89$8.00Buy from Cali Medjool
• 87
  4 whole almonds

  Almonds, Organic Sprouted87$13.75Buy from Lark Ellen Farm
• 93
  1 tsp avocado oil

  Avocado Oil93$49.00Buy from Casa Ayla
• 92
  1/2 tsp smoked paprika

  Organic Paprika Smoked92$9.99Buy from Spicely Organics
• 69
  4 slices bacon

  Bacon69$22.00Buy from StarWalker Organic Farms
• 1/4 tsp saltPantry staple
• 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly groundPantry staple

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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

   Cut each bacon slice in half crosswise. Wrap one piece around each stuffed date and secure with a toothpick, if needed.

6. 6

   Set the dates seam side down on the baking sheet.

7. 7

   Bake at 400°F for 18–22 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the bacon is crisp and the dates are caramelized.

8. 8

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