Description
Delicious chocolate covered dates stuffed with creamy peanut butter and crunchy peanuts, perfect as a sweet and satisfying snack or dessert.
Ingredients
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Dates and Filling
- 12 Medjool dates
- 1/3 cup all-natural smooth peanut butter
- 1/4 cup peanuts chopped
Chocolate Coating
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- pinch flaky sea salt (optional for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Prepare the dates: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut a slit into the centre of each date lengthwise, and remove the pit carefully, leaving the dates whole for stuffing.
- Stuff the dates: Fill each date generously with peanut butter, then sprinkle chopped peanuts over the filling. Place the stuffed dates on the prepared baking sheet.
- Melt the chocolate: In a small bowl, combine chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30 second increments, stirring between each, until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Coat the dates: Drizzle the melted chocolate over each stuffed date to coat thoroughly. Optionally sprinkle with flaky sea salt for added flavor.
- Set the chocolate: Refrigerate the stuffed dates on the baking sheet until the chocolate has fully hardened, about 30 minutes.
Notes
- The recipe keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Peanut butter can be substituted with almond butter or any nut-free spread for allergies.
- Use dairy-free chocolate chips to make the recipe vegan-friendly.
- Ensure dates are Medjool variety for best softness and flavor.
- Sprinkling flaky sea salt enhances the chocolate and peanut butter flavors but is optional.
- Nutritional information is a rough estimate and may vary with brands.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed date
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
