INGREDIENTS:

• 8 bacon slices, cut in half (about 480 calories)
• 16 large Medjool dates, pitted (about 1056 calories)
• 16 whole almonds (about 111 calories)
• toothpicks (optional) 

HOW TO PREPARE:

1. Preheat oven to 375 F.
2. Open up dates gently with a knife.
3. Stuff each date with an almond, and wrap with half of a bacon slice. Secure with a toothpick if necessary.
4. Place on a shallow baking sheet and bake, bacon seam down, for about 7 minutes.
5. Flip and bake for another 7 minutes or until bacon is crispy.
6. Serve warm or cold, and store leftovers in the fridge.