Hi Kim, we’re not sure what you mean by pitted dates? Are they deglet noor, maybe? Those should work (using the same amount), assuming they are nice and sticky!

Hi, tahini is made from sesame, which is a seed, so these are technically nut-free. But you are correct that sesame is sometimes excluded because of its status as a common food allergen. You could try sunflower seed butter to keep these top 9 allergen-free. Hope that helps!