Raspberry Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Bacon, Paleo, Whole30
This Raspberry Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Bacon recipe is an simple, three-ingredient, crispy bacon wrapped dates recipe that tastes like raspberry jam surrounded by bacon! It’s a great raspberry appetizer that cooks in 20 minutes!
Do you like raspberry jam? Do you like bacon? If you answered “YES” to these questions, then you need to try these bacon wrapped raspberry stuffed dates. They taste like bacon wrapped fruit candy. And they are so simple to make. They are hands down our favorite bacon recipe of all time.
And we are ALL about bacon wrapped recipes. We have a lot of love for our bacon wrapped chicken tenders and bacon wrapped maple carrots recipes. But there is just something about the salty sweet fruity taste of these raspberry stuffed medjool dates that puts them on the top of the list.
Every time that we make this recipe, we get asked for the recipe. It is a major crowdpleaser. Bonus points that it is naturally Grain-free, Gluten free, Dairy free, Paleo and Whole30 compliant.
Why this recipe works
- You only need three simple ingredients! Dates, raspberries and bacon.
- They are simple to make.
- They are satisfying! The dates and raspberries soften when they heat up and melt into each other, forming a sweet raspberry center surrounded by crispy bacon.
- They work for those following a Paleo or Whole30 diet.
- They work for those that are gluten free or dairy free.
- They can be made for a wide variety of occasions, such as holiday appetizers or party appetizers.
Recipe ingredients
- dates– we like using medjool dates because they are larger in size.
- raspberries– organic strawberries work great here.
- bacon– Use a bacon without added nitrates or sugar. We like Maverick bacon because it doesn’t have added sugar.
See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
Step by step instructions
Step 1
Step 1: Remove the pit from the dates and slice them on one side ( not all the way through).
Step 2
Step 2: Fill the dates with one raspberry each.
Step 3
Step 3: Wrap each stuffed date with bacon and then use a toothpick to keep the bacon in place.
Step 4
Step 4: Bake until the bacon is crispy.
Recipe FAQs
Can you serve these at room temperature?Yes. These can be left out at room temperature for up to 2 hours.
Can you make these with a different fruit?We have never tried it but we imagine using strawberries or blackberries could work well here.
Are dates Paleo?Yes! Dates are considered to be a fruit, and fruit is Paleo. Dates are non-processed, and come from nature. They also have vitamins, minerals, and other health benefits because they are a fruit.
If you love dates, check out our chocolate covered pumpkin stuffed dates. SO good.
Prep 5 minutesCook 16 minutesTotal 21 minutesMakes 8 stuffed dates
Ingredients
- 8 medjool dates
- 8 raspberries
- 4 strips of bacon, ( nitrate-free and sugar-free bacon)
Method
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Cover a cookie sheet in aluminum foil.
- Slice the dates lengthwise on one side; create an opening, but do not cut them all the way through. Remove the pit. Stuff each date with one raspberry. ( If raspberries are small, you may need to use two per date)
- Cut each bacon slice in half so that you have 8 pieces. Wrap each date with one of the 8 pieces/ slices of bacon and secure the bacon in place with a toothpick.
- Put each date on the cookie sheet, with the toothpick laying down against the bottom of the cookie sheet. Bake the stuffed dates for 16-18 minutes, making sure to flip them halfway through so the bacon is evenly cooked.
- Put paper towels onto a plate, and then put the stuffed dates on top of the paper towels to absorb the fat while they cool. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Keep an eye on the dates towards the end of the baking time to make sure they don’t overcook. <h3 class="wprm-recipe-header
