Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates
These Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates are the ultimate sweet and salty treat! Naturally sweet Medjool dates are filled with creamy peanut butter, dipped in rich chocolate, and topped with chopped peanuts for a satisfying crunch. They're easy to make, gluten-free, and perfect for snacking or sharing.
Servings: 12 dates
Calories: 212kcal
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.
Notes
You can choose to use either creamy or crunchy peanut butter. Alternatively, consider using almond butter and chopped almonds in this recipe.
Store in the refrigerator. These should last for up to a week.
Nutrition
Serving: 1piece | Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 315mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 43IU | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg
