WHIPPED PECAN PIE BUTTER DATES!

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. 2. Add the pecans to a sheet pan and place them in the oven for 6-7 minutes. Remove them and allow them to cool. Finely chop them into a mince. 3. Make the butter. Add the 1/3 cup soaked dates to a high speed blender with the almond milk and the vanilla. Blend until it forms a smooth paste. You may need to scrape the sides and blend a few times. Add the softened butter and blend until smooth. *Do not over blend or it will separate*. 4. Add the butter to a small bowl, then add 3/4 cup pecans and mix to combine. Place the remaining pecans into a small dish. 5. Fill the dates with the butter, then press the tops with the butter into the extra pecans.