Celery With Almond Butter and Dates

coconutty's Note:

These yummy appetizers can be served on a buffet table or as party snacks. Use organic ingredients if you can find them. The amounts given are very approximate because I never really measure this. While the salt is optional, I like to add it because it adds another layer of flavor and contrasts with the sweetness of the dates. This tastes good whether you use a lot of dates or just a few - your choice.

• Total Time: 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 12

Yield: 12 pieces

• 3-4 celery ribs, washed and dried
• 118.29 ml almond butter
• salt
• 5-6 medjool dates, cut into eighths

Directions:

1. Choose celery ribs that are fresh and bright green.
2. Cut the celery ribs into 2-inch lengths.
3. Stir the almond butter well, and pour some into a small bowl.
4. If desired, add a light sprinkling of salt to the almond butter and stir to combine.
5. Spread a layer of almond butter into the cavity of each piece of celery.
6. Top each celery piece with date pieces.
7. Arrange on a serving plate.

Reviews

[Bergy]

Love the recipe - I saw BecR's review and had the ingredients in the house so tried it- Refreshing & tasty. I made them a bit early - put them in the fridge and brought them out 1 hour befor serving. Thanks for postibg a tasty healthy appetizer that will be made again!

[BecR]

Fantastic! I made these yummy appetizers using organic roasted almond butter--deelish!!! Very simple to prepare, and your instructions were spot on! We liked the salt addition , and also enjoyed them drizzled with a little honey! Made for PAC Spring 2008--- thank you coconutty, for this little gem of a recipe!!!