Date Snickers (Stuffed Dates Recipe)
Date Snickers are a healthier, vegan twist on a classic candy bar, made with Medjool dates, peanut butter, chopped nuts, dark chocolate, & flaky salt. This sweet, salty, crunchy snack is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!
Servings 10
Ingredients
- 10 Medjool dates
- 3 Tbsp peanut butter or nut/seed butter of choice
- 2 Tbsp chopped peanuts
- ½ cup (90 g) dairy-free chocolate chips or chunks
- 2 tsp coconut oil (optional)
- Flaky salt for topping
Instructions
- You can watch the short video for visual instructions.First, line a small baking sheet, tray, or plate with parchment paper and set it aside.
- Then, using a sharp knife, slice down the side of each date (but not all the way through) and remove the pit.
- Fill each date with about a teaspoon of peanut butter (using a spoon or a piping bag) and a sprinkle of chopped peanuts.
- Close the dates, securing them with a toothpick.
- Next, melt the chocolate and coconut oil using a double-boiler or in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave in 20-30-second intervals, stirring between.Alternatively, simply add a few chocolate chips to the filling.
- Using the toothpick, dip each of the dates into the melted chocolate mixture, drip off excess, then place the chocolate-covered dates on the lined cookie sheet.
- Decorate the stuffed dates with a drizzle of melted chocolate and sprinkle with flaky salt.
- Finally, transfer the cookie sheet to the fridge (or freezer) to allow the chocolate to set. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Facts
Date Snickers (Stuffed Dates Recipe)
Serving Size
1 date
Amount per Serving
Calories
130
% Daily Value*
Fat
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
10
%
Sodium
14
mg
1
%
Potassium
200
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
23
g
8
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
19
g
21
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
36
IU
1
%
Calcium
27
mg
3
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.