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Dates with Peanut Butter with a bite taken out of the center date. Peanuts are scattered over the plate.

Dates with Peanut Butter (Snickers Dates)

Enjoy these Snickers Dates as a healthy alternative to the classic Snickers Candy bar.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
cooling time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings
Calories 204 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 heat safe bowl
  • 1 rubber spatula
  • 1 cookie sheet with parchment paper
  • 1 spoon
  • 1 knife

Ingredients
  

  • 10 Medjool Dates
  • 1/3 cup chunky peanut butter or smooth
  • 3.5 oz dark chocolate 85% cocoa solids
  • 1 tsp coconut oil
  • 3 tbsp chopped unsalted peanuts

Instructions
 

Melt Chocolate

  • Microwave chocolate and coconut oil in a heat-safe bowl for 30 seconds, then in 10-second intervals, stirring until smooth (~1½ minutes total).

Stuff and Chocolate Coat Dates

  • Slice each date in half, removing pits (20 halves total). Fill each crevice with just under 1 tsp peanut butter.
  • Dip each stuffed date in melted chocolate, using a spatula to coat evenly. Place on a parchment-lined cookie sheet and sprinkle with ½ tsp chopped peanuts.

Chill and Serve

  • Refrigerate 30 minutes until set. Let sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Chunky Peanut Butter
  1. The amount of peanut butter may vary depending on how much is used to fill each date. Expect to use approximately ⅓ cup, but you may need slightly more or less.
Dark Chocolate
  1. For best results, use dark chocolate with at least 80% cocoa solids. The recipe is calculated using 3.5 oz (100g) of 85% dark chocolate, but you may melt extra to ensure easy coating. If using more chocolate, note that this may slightly alter the nutrition information.
Storage
Store the chocolate-covered dates in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Disclaimer
Nutrition values are based on the ingredients listed and may vary depending on the specific brands, types of peanut butter, and chocolate used, as well as any modifications to portion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 2 stuffed datesCalories: 204kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 311mgFiber: 4gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 36IUCalcium: 29mgIron: 2mg
Keyword 5-ingredient
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