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Stuffed Dates with Peanut Butter & Chocolate Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 10 minutes + 20 minutes chilling time
  • Yield: 20 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious and easy-to-make stuffed medjool dates filled with creamy peanut butter and drizzled with rich homemade dark chocolate, finished with a sprinkle of sea salt flakes for a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors. A quick no-bake treat ideal for snacks or desserts.

Ingredients

Stuffed Dates

  • 20 medjool dates
  • ⅓ cup peanut butter (80g), may need slightly more if dates are large

Chocolate Drizzle

  • ¼ cup coconut oil (50g)
  • ¼ cup cacao or cocoa powder (15g)
  • ½ cup dark chocolate or chocolate chips (70g)
  • Sea salt flakes, for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Prepare the baking tray: Line a large baking tray with parchment paper to prevent the dates from sticking during the chocolate drizzling process.
  2. Prepare dates: Slice open each medjool date lengthwise and carefully remove the pits. Place the pitted dates evenly spaced on the lined baking tray.
  3. Stuff dates with peanut butter: Using a spoon, fill the hollow of each date with just under 1 teaspoon of peanut butter, ensuring each date is nicely stuffed but not overflowing.
  4. Make the chocolate drizzle: In a small microwave-safe bowl, add the coconut oil and microwave for about 30 seconds until melted, or alternatively melt it using a double boiler. Stir in the cacao powder thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and cohesive. If using pre-made dark chocolate or chocolate chips, break them into pieces and microwave for 30 seconds until melted, stirring well.
  5. Drizzle chocolate on dates: Allow the chocolate mixture to cool slightly so it thickens a bit but is still pourable. Using a spoon, drizzle the chocolate over each stuffed date or, if preferred, dip the dates individually into the chocolate. Sprinkle sea salt flakes over the chocolate-coated dates for enhanced flavor.
  6. Set the chocolate: Place the baking tray in the refrigerator and chill until the chocolate has completely hardened, approximately 20 minutes.

Notes

  • Use medjool dates for the best texture and natural sweetness.
  • If your dates are large, you might need a bit more peanut butter to fully fill them.
  • You can substitute peanut butter with any nut or seed butter of your choice to accommodate allergies or preferences.
  • The coconut oil helps to thin the chocolate for easier drizzling; ensure it’s fully melted and mixed.
  • Store these stuffed dates refrigerated in an airtight container to maintain the chocolate coating and freshness.
  • This recipe is no-bake and super quick, perfect for last-minute gatherings or snacks.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://saraflavors.com/stuffed-dates-with-peanut-butter-and-chocolate-recipe/