Stuffed Dates with Peanut Butter & Chocolate
These dates with peanut butter and chocolate are the perfect healthy snack and take just minutes to make. Naturally vegan, refined sugar free and gluten free.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: comfort food, gluten-free, healthy, vegan
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 20 stuffed dates
Calories: 87kcal
Author: Elizabeth Emery
- 20 medjool dates
- ⅓ cup peanut butter (80g) - may need slightly more if dates are large
- ¼ cup coconut oil (50g)
- ¼ cup cacao or cocoa powder (15g)
- Sea salt flakes
Alternative (instead of cacao & coconut oil)
- ½ cup dark chocolate or chocolate chips (70g)
Line a large baking tray with parchment paper (to ensure dates don't stick).
Slice open each date and remove pit. Place on tray.
Spoon just under 1 teaspoon of peanut butter into the middle of each.
To make chocolate, add coconut oil to a small bowl and microwave for 30 seconds until melted, or melt in a double-boiler. Stir cacao powder into oil until completely mixed. (If using pre-made chocolate, break into pieces and microwave for 30 seconds until melted.) Allow chocolate to cool slightly and drizzle over dates (or dip dates in chocolate if you're feeling adventurous!). Optionally sprinkle with sea salt.
Refrigerate until chocolate has hardened (about 20 minutes).
Substitutions:
Chocolate - If using store-bought chocolate, use one that isn't super sweet - the dates are sweet enough on their own!
Nut butter - If you prefer to use another nut butter, feel free. Hazelnut, cashew and almond all taste delicious. Use sunflower seed butter or tahini if you'd like a nut free version.
How to store:
These dates should be stored in the fridge. Due to the chocolate's coconut oil content, it will melt at room temperature so keep the dates cool!
These dates can be frozen in an airtight container. Just let them thaw for a few minutes on the counter before eating.
Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 10.8g | Protein: 1.7g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2.9g | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 8.5g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg