Preheat oven to 400°F. Chop pecans and add to a small bowl with maple syrup, paprika, salt and fresh thyme. Toss pecans and spread on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Roast pecans for 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.
Cut dates in half and remove pit.
Stuff each date with goat cheese, top with pecans and garnish with fresh thyme.