Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Halve dates lengthwise being careful not to cut all the way through. Remove pit. Place
a small amount of goat cheese in the centre of each date. Tuck in an almond and close.
Wrap a piece of bacon around each date.
Secure bacon with a toothpick (preferably, toothpicks that have been pre-soaked in water so that they don’t burn in the oven).
Place dates on a parchment lined baking sheet.
Bake until bacon is cooked through and slightly crispy, about 20 to 25 minutes.