Stuffed Dates with Peanut Butter & Chocolate Recipe
Delicious and easy-to-make stuffed Medjool dates filled with creamy peanut butter and coated with rich, homemade chocolate. Perfect for a sweet and healthy snack or a simple dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 20 stuffed dates 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Western
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Dates and Filling
- 20 Medjool dates
- ⅓ cup peanut butter (80g) – may need slightly more if dates are large
- Sea salt flakes (optional, for sprinkling)
Chocolate Coating
- ¼ cup coconut oil (50g)
- ¼ cup cacao or cocoa powder (15g)
- ½ cup dark chocolate or chocolate chips (70g)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking tray: Line a large baking tray with parchment paper to prevent the dates from sticking during preparation and chilling.
- Prepare the dates: Slice open each Medjool date lengthwise and carefully remove the pits. Place the pitted dates on the prepared baking tray.
- Stuff the dates: Spoon just under 1 teaspoon of peanut butter into the center cavity of each date, filling them evenly.
- Make the chocolate coating: In a small bowl, add the coconut oil and microwave for 30 seconds until melted, or melt it gently over a double boiler. Stir the cacao or cocoa powder into the melted coconut oil until fully combined, creating a smooth chocolate mixture. Alternatively, if using pre-made dark chocolate or chocolate chips, break them into pieces and microwave for 30 seconds until melted.
- Coat the dates: Allow the chocolate mixture to cool slightly so it’s not too hot, then either drizzle it over each stuffed date or dip the dates into the chocolate for a full coating. Optionally, sprinkle a few flakes of sea salt on top for enhanced flavor.
- Chill and set: Place the tray of chocolate-coated dates in the refrigerator and chill for about 20 minutes or until the chocolate has fully hardened and set.
Notes
- Use Medjool dates as they are larger and softer, making them ideal for stuffing.
- If peanut butter is too thick, slightly warm it to make stuffing easier.
- You can substitute peanut butter with almond butter or another nut butter if preferred.
- The chocolate coating can be adjusted in sweetness by choosing different types of cocoa powder or chocolate.
- Store leftover stuffed dates in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Keywords: stuffed dates, peanut butter, chocolate, healthy snack, no-bake dessert, gluten free dessert
