Date Snickers are the no-bake treat you didn't know you needed. Chewy Medjool dates stuffed with peanut butter, dipped in dark chocolate, and finished with crunchy peanuts, tasting like a candy bar that actually does something good for you. Dates are one of the most versatile ingredients in a Mediterranean kitchen, just as delicious in something savory like my Prosciutto Wrapped Dates as they are in a sweet treat like this one.
Date Snickers At A Glance
- ⏱️ Total Time: 30 minutes (20 min prep + 10 min chill)
- 🍽️ Servings: 12 dates
- 🌍 Cuisine Type: Mediterranean / Healthy No-Bake Dessert
- 😋 Flavor Profile: Chewy caramel-like Medjool dates stuffed with salty peanut butter and coated in a crisp dark chocolate shell - sweet, salty, and deeply satisfying
- 📋 Dietary Info: Gluten-free. Contains peanuts and dairy (chocolate). Use dairy-free chocolate chips to make vegan.
- 📦 Storage Notes: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to one week. Freeze for up to two months - they're delicious straight from the freezer.
- ⭐ Why You'll Love It: A three-ingredient flavor combination that tastes like a candy bar but skips the processed sugar. Weeknight-easy, dinner-party worthy, and impossible to eat just one.
Save And Summarize This Recipe
Chocolate and dates are a combination I come back to often. If you enjoy keeping a stash of no-bake chocolate treats on hand, my Chocolate Bark and Chocolate Truffles are made the same way -- minimal effort, maximum payoff. For something a little lighter, the Frozen Greek Yogurt Bark is another refrigerator staple worth adding to your rotation.
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Dates show up across my Mediterranean recipes more than you might expect. They bring a natural caramel sweetness that works beautifully in both sweet and savory dishes. My Arugula Salad with Dates is a great example of that balance, and the Pistachio Tiramisu scratches a similar no-bake dessert itch if you want something a little more showstopping. For a snack that uses the same sweet-and-salty logic, the Spanish Krispy Treats are always worth keeping on hand.
Key Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates:
- Medjool Dates - Medjool dates are larger, softer, and more tender than most other varieties. They have a rich, almost caramel-like sweetness with hints of honey and brown sugar, making them ideal for desserts and as a natural sweetener. While I didn't test other varieties, I know that using Medjool dates in this recipe make for the perfect combination.
- Peanut Butter - While it isn't necessary, I prefer using a natural peanut butter that only has peanuts and salt as the ingredients, which keeps these treats healthy. I did test these with almond butter as well, and the taste was very similar.
See the recipe card for quantities.
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Variations:
- Nut Butters - Swap out the peanut butter for almond butter, sunflower butter, or any other nut or seed butter that you prefer. Try using Nutella instead of a nut butter! Use a crunchy version instead of a creamy nut butter.
- Toppings - Instead of chopped peanuts, try shredded coconut, crushed pretzels, flaky sea salt, mini chocolate chips, or a drizzle of white chocolate.
- Mediterranean Twist - Incorporate flavors like a sprinkle of cinnamon or a drizzle of honey to infuse a Mediterranean twist on these dates.
How To Make Date Snickers: Step-By-Step
Here are some quick visual instructions. Remember that full instructions with the exact ingredients are in the printable recipe card:
Step 1: Prepare a sheet pan. Slice open the dates and remove the pits.
Step 2: Fill the dates with peanut butter, close the dates and freeze for 10 minutes.
Step 3: Melt the chocolate, with the coconut oil, and dip the dates, covering them entirely.
Step 4: Top with chopped nuts and refrigerate until set. Serve chilled.
Gwen's Pro Tip
Store : Keep the finished dates in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze them for longer storage-they're delicious straight from the freezer!
Date Snickers FAQ's
Yes! You can freeze these dates for up to two months.
Yes. They are a much better option than a traditional candy bar. Medjool dates are high in fiber, potassium, and natural sugar, and peanut butter adds protein and healthy fat. The chocolate adds some processed sugar, but overall this is a treat you can feel good about.
It is not strictly required, but it makes a real difference. The coconut oil thins the chocolate just enough to coat the dates smoothly and gives you a cleaner, crispier shell once it sets.
Semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips are the best choice. Dark chocolate balances the sweetness of the dates without tipping into candy-bar territory. Milk chocolate works if you prefer something sweeter.
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Gwen
Date Snickers (Peanut Butter Stuffed Medjool Dates)
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 Medjool dates
- ¼ cup crunchy peanut butter or creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup peanuts chopped
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Line a 9x11 baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice each date open and remove the pit.12 Medjool dates
- Fill each date with a small spoonful of peanut butter.¼ cup crunchy peanut butter
- Press the dates closed to hold the filling inside.
- Freeze for 10 minutes.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate and the coconut oil using 20-second intervals while stirring in between until the mixture is smooth.1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- Dip each stuffed date into the melted chocolate. Make sure each date is fully coated.
- Place the coated date on the prepared baking sheet.
- Sprinkle the chopped peanuts over the dates.¼ cup peanuts
- Refrigerate for 10 minutes or until the chocolate sets.
- Serve chilled.
Gwen Wolken says
My go-to snack!