Chocolate Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates

Chocolate Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates, a simple sweet and salty crunchy snack with roasted peanut and peanut butter stuffed inside a date and then drizzled with melted chocolate and flaky sea salt.

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Love dates? Love peanut butter and chocolate snacks? Make peanut butter and chocolate stuffed dates! This easy sweet and salty snack is super easy to make and full of rich flavor.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Ready to learn how to make peanut butter stuffed dates with chocolate? Let’s do it!


๐Ÿฅœ Ingredients

  • Dates: we’re using medjool dates here, but most any date variety will do
  • Peanuts: roasted unsalted peanuts for a crunchy texture, but salted or raw peanut work too
  • Peanut butter: creamy or crunchy peanut butter to stuff the dates
  • Chocolate chips: we’re using vegan dark chocolate chips, but any type work
  • Flaky sea salt: a bit of flaky sea salt adds a salty flavor to this sweet snack
  • Recommended tools: silicone baking mat, baking sheet.
bowls of chocolate, dates, peanuts,  peanut butter, and salt for stuffed dates
Ingredients: dates, peanuts, peanut butter, chocolate, salt

๐Ÿฅฃ How to make (step-by-step photos)

1๏ธโƒฃ Step One: Prep dates and pan

The first step is to prepare a baking sheet to make the stuffed dates. To do this, simply place a protective layer like a silicone baking mat or a piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet.

Prep dates by placing them on the lined baking sheet and then making a thin slit about halfway through each date lengthwise, making sure not to cut them in half completely.

Remove the inner date pit and open them up a bit so you can stuff them.

dates with seeds removed on a wood cutting board with a knife
Make a slit in the dates and remove the seeds

2๏ธโƒฃ Step Two: Stuff dates with peanuts and peanut butter

Add a sprinkle of peanuts inside the dates, then add 1 tablespoon of peanut butter.

dates stuffed with peanuts and peanut butter on a wood cutting board
Stuff dates with peanuts and peanut butter

4๏ธโƒฃ Step Four: Melt chocolate and coat dates

Melt chocolate chips by either heating them in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, or by heating them on a double boiler, which means heating them in a glass bowl set atop of pot of boiling water (for a smoother melted chocolate).

dates stuffed with peanut butter and drizzled with melted chocolate on a wood cutting board
Melt chocolate and drizzle over stuffed dates

When the chocolate is melted, use a spoon to either drizzle the dates with chocolate or dip them into the bowl of melted chocolate and place back on the lined baking sheet.

Then sprinkle a few pieces of flaky sea salt on top.

chocolate and peanut butter stuffed dates with flaky sea salt on a white table

5๏ธโƒฃ Step Five: Chill before serving

Place the baking sheet into the refrigerator for at least an hour, or in the freezer for 20-25 minutes before serving.

chocolate covered stuffed dates on a cutting board
Chill in refrigerator until chocolate hardens

๐ŸงŠ How to store

  1. Refrigerator storage: Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 7 days.
  2. Freezer storage: Store in the freezer in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
  3. To thaw after freezing: Remove from the freezer and put into the refrigerator for 24 hours to thaw.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates

Kristina Todini, RDN
Chocolate Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates, a simple sweet and salty crunchy snack with roasted peanut and peanut butter stuffed inside a date and then drizzled with melted chocolate and flaky sea salt. Easy and tasty!
5 stars (2 ratings)
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Course Desserts + Sweets
Cuisine Gluten Free, Vegan
Servings 8 servings
Calories 102 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 medjool dates
  • 2 tablespoons peanuts roasted and unsalted
  • 4 tablespoons peanut butter divided
  • โ…“ cup chocolate chips
  • 1 pinch flaky sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Prep a pan and dates: Lay a silicone baking mat or piece of parchment paper on top of a baking sheet. Prep dates by making a thin slit about halfway through each date lengthwise, making sure not to cut them in half completely. Remove the inner date pit and place the dates on the lined baking sheet.
  • Stuff dates: Add a sprinkle of peanuts inside the dates, then add 1/2 tablespoon of peanut butter.
  • Coat with chocolate: Melt chocolate chips by either heating them in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, or by heating them on a double boiler, which means heating them in a glass bowl set atop of pot of boiling water (for a smoother melted chocolate). When the chocolate is melted, use a spoon to either drizzle the dates with chocolate or dip them into the bowl of melted chocolate and place back on the lined baking sheet. Then sprinkle a few pieces of flaky sea salt on top.
  • Chill before serving: Place the baking sheet into the refrigerator for at least an hour, or in the freezer for 20-25 minutes before serving. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 7 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Notes

Leftovers and storage: Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 7 days. To freeze, store in the freezer in an airtight container for up to 2 months. To thaw after freezing, remove from the freezer and put into the refrigerator for 24 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving (1 date)Calories: 102kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 40mgPotassium: 92mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 0.1IUVitamin C: 0.004mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.2mg
Keyword stuffed dates, vegan dessert
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  1. I had some leftover dates from another recipe and wanted a way to use them. These stuffed dates are so decadent, and they were super easy to make. We’re munching on them for both snacks and desserts.

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