Description
Chocolate Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates are a sweet, satisfying treat that combines the natural sweetness of dates, creamy peanut butter, and a smooth chocolate coating.
Ingredients
- For the filling:
- 12 Medjool dates, pitted
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (or almond butter)
- For the chocolate coating:
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (or milk chocolate chips)
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (for melting chocolate)
- Optional:
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
Prepare the dates: Slice each date lengthwise and remove the pit. Be careful not to cut all the way through; just create a pocket for the peanut butter filling.
- Stuff the dates: Spoon about 1-2 teaspoons of peanut butter into the center of each date. Gently press the date closed to seal in the peanut butter. Optionally, sprinkle a small pinch of sea salt on top of the peanut butter for a salty-sweet contrast.
- Melt the chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring after each, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
- Coat the dates: Dip each stuffed date into the melted chocolate, covering it completely. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off before placing the date on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill the dates: Refrigerate the chocolate-covered dates for about 15-20 minutes or until the chocolate is firm and set.
- Serve: Once the chocolate has hardened, your Chocolate Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates are ready to enjoy! Serve them chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, substitute the peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
- Experiment with different chocolate coatings like white chocolate or dark chocolate for variety.
- Feel free to add chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or chia seeds on top for extra texture and crunch.
- These can be frozen for up to 1 month. Store them in an airtight container and thaw slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed date
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg