Stuffed Dates with Peanut Butter & Chocolate
These Stuffed Dates with Peanut Butter & Chocolate are a quick and wholesome snack made with natural ingredients. Naturally vegan and refined sugar-free, they combine sweet medjool dates, creamy peanut butter, and rich chocolate for a satisfying, indulgent bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 20 stuffed dates
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern Inspired
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 20 medjool dates
- ⅓ cup peanut butter (80g), smooth recommended
- ¼ cup coconut oil (50g)
- ¼ cup cacao or cocoa powder (15g)
- Sea salt flakes
- Alternative (if using pre-made chocolate):
- ½ cup dark chocolate or chocolate chips (70g)
Instructions
- Line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
- Slice open each date lengthwise and remove the pit. Place the dates on the tray.
- Spoon about 1 teaspoon of peanut butter into the center of each date.
- For homemade chocolate coating: Melt coconut oil in a small bowl. Stir in cacao or cocoa powder until smooth.
- For pre-made chocolate: Melt chocolate in the microwave or over a double boiler until smooth.
- Let the chocolate cool slightly, then drizzle over stuffed dates or dip them fully.
- Sprinkle with sea salt flakes.
- Refrigerate for 20 minutes or until chocolate sets. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Use almond, cashew, or hazelnut butter for variation.
- Make nut-free with sunflower seed butter or tahini.
- Sprinkle shredded coconut, chili powder, or crushed nuts for texture and flavor.
- Use semi-sweet or sweetened chocolate if you prefer a less bitter taste.
- These are ideal for meal prep and freeze well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed date
- Calories: 87
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
