Crunchy Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates
These chocolate-covered Crunchy Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates are the perfect quick & easy sweet treat. They're vegan, tree-nut free and gluten-free too!
Equipment
- Small bowl
- Microwave or double boiler
- Fork
Ingredients
- 8 large Medjool dates, pitted
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
- 2 tbsp crushed peanuts
- ½ cup Vegan chocolate chips
Instructions
- Start by removing the pit from the dates if you did not purchase them already pitted.
- Melt the chocolate chips either by microwaving in 30-second increments or using a double boiler on the stovetop. Once the chocolate has melted, set it aside to cool for 1-2 minutes.
- While the chocolate is melting, crush the peanuts using the back of a measuring cup or glass. Set them aside.
- Slice the dates length-wise and butterfly them open on a freezer-safe plate. Fill the inside of each date with peanut butter, then roll them in the crushed peanuts. Make sure to leave a few pieces of crushed peanut to garnish the top.
- Next, dip the stuffed dates in the melted chocolate using a fork to turn it until it is fully covered. Place the chocolate-covered dates back onto the freezer-safe plate and sprinkle with the remaining crushed peanuts.
- Place the plate of dates in the freezer for 20 minutes. After the chocolate has set, serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Not vegan? Use regular dairy chocolate chips or add honey to the peanut butter.
- Peanut-free? Replace the peanut butter with almond or cashew butter and sprinkle a chopped nut of choice on top. For entirely nut-free, replace the peanut butter with sun butter and top with chopped sunflower seeds or leave plain.
- Gluten-Free? As long as you choose a certified gluten-free peanut butter and chocolate chip, you are good to go.
Nutrition
Serving: 2datesCalories: 251kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 17gSugar: 19g
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