Bacon-wrapped Dates

It has been researched that eating 6 Deglet dates or 3 Medjool dates per day in pregnancy improves the efficacy + time of labor. Begin this practice at 36 weeks gestation. Dates also contain a significant amount of sugar so this recipe paired with protein helps to balance blood sugar spikes and crashes.

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Bacon Wrapped Dates

Yield 5

Author Marma Health

Ingredients

• (10 whole) Dates
• (5 strips) Bacon
• (10) Toothpicks
• (optional) Almonds
• (optional) Goat Cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425F.
2. If using optional filling, stuff each date with 1 almond or a teaspoon of goat cheese.
3. Wrap each date with half a piece of bacon and secure it with a toothpick.
4. Bake for 15 minutes, turning the dates halfway through.
5. Let cool slightly before serving.