Pre-heat oven to 220°C/425°F/Gas 7. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a non-stick baking mat and set it aside.

Pit the dates by carefully cutting a slit down one side with a sharp knife. Remove pits and discard. Set aside.

Add goat cheese, almonds, and two tablespoons of honey to a medium bowl and stir to combine. Fill each pitted date with some of the goat cheese mixture and gently squeeze closed. Set aside.

Place one-half slice of bacon on a clean work surface with a stuffed date on top. Roll until the date is wrapped in the bacon and secure with a toothpick to hold together.

Repeat this process with the remaining bacon and stuffed dates.

Arrange the bacon-wrapped dates on the prepared baking sheet and place them in the center of the preheated oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the bacon is evenly cooked, and the dates are heated through. Flip the dates two or three times with tongs while cooking to ensure even results.

Remove from oven and drizzle with remaining honey and garnish with the fresh parsley, if using, and serve immediately. Enjoy!