AIP Friendly Bacon-Wrapped Dates
Sweet, sticky, and wrapped in crispy bacon, these little bites deliver a serious flavor punch that feels anything but restrictive. The natural caramel richness of Medjool dates pairs beautifully with savory uncured pork bacon, and the coconut aminos and raw honey glaze ties everything together with a glossy, deeply caramelized finish. Following an autoimmune protocol often means giving up the soy-based sauces and spice blends that show up in most party appetizers, so the coconut aminos here do real work as a compliant swap that still brings that umami depth. Ground ginger, turmeric, and Ceylon cinnamon round out the glaze with warm, anti-inflammatory spices that are all protocol-friendly. The oven does most of the heavy lifting — a quick roast at 400°F gets the bacon crisp and the dates puffed and caramelized in under 20 minutes. A scatter of fresh thyme leaves at the end adds a herby brightness that makes the whole platter look as good as it tastes. This recipe makes 4 servings, so it's perfect as a starter or a shareable snack that nobody at the table will guess is anything other than indulgent.
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4 servings
- 16 medjool dates, pitted
- 8 slices uncured pork bacon, no added spices, halved crosswise
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp raw honey
Ingredient noteAIP restricts added sweeteners, but small occasional amounts of unrefined honey are accepted on the protocol; the ~3/4 teaspoon per serving here likely stays within that limited allowance. If you prefer to always avoid honey, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos, honey, ginger, turmeric, Ceylon cinnamon, and salt until combined.
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