Snickers Stuffed Dates
When I want a healthier treat option but without all the heavily processed ingredients, one of my go-top recipes is these Snickers Stuffed Dates! They are simple to make, require no baking, and are made with wholesome real food ingredients! I love making a batch to have on hand when my sweet tooth craving hits.
Why you will love this recipe
This recipe consists of only made with 5 ingredients and is so easy to make! These stuffed dates really do taste like snickers bites because dates have a caramel like flavor! Dates are also rich in vitamins and minerals which makes them a healthier treat option! They are also rich in fiber and may support digestive health!
The peanut butter provides a source of healthy fats and protein which makes this snack more blood sugar balanced! The dark chocolate also provides antioxidants and essential vitamins and minerals. If you’re looking for more whole food based treats, this recipe is definitely for you!
What you will need
Dates – I personally love medjool dates because they are bigger and a good size for stuffing!
Peanut Butter – Make sure to use a super creamy peanut butter that has no other added ingredients! If you can’t eat peanuts then you can swap out with almond or cashew butter.
Dairy Free Chocolate – I use a dairy and refined sugar free chocolate and Hu Kitchen is one of my favorite brands! You can use your favorite chocolate as well.
Peanuts – For a healthier option, opt for dry roasted organic peanuts if you can to avoid added seed oils. You can also substitute the peanuts for cashews or almonds if using another nut butter.
Coconut Oil – This is a great oil to melt the chocolate with and makes it thinner for dipping! Coconut oil contains healthy brain boosting fats and is one of my top cooking oils.
How to make the snickers stuffed dates
Pit and Stuff the Dates
First, carefully cut the dates longways and take the pits out. Then, add the creamy peanut butter to a frosting bag and cut the tip off. Squeeze the nut butter into the dates to fill each one.(You can also just use a knife if you don’t having a frosting bag.) Try to not over stuff the dates so they can close back up a bit. Place the dates on a parchment paper lined tray and place in the freezer for 30 minutes.
Dip the Dates in Chocolate
Next, melt the chocolate chips with the coconut oil in 30 second increments and stir after each time until the chocolate is evenly melted. Take the dates out of the freezer and dip each one into the melted chocolate. Place them back on the tray to set.
Drizzle some more melted chocolate on top of the dates and then sprinkle some chopped peanuts on top. Store in an air-tight container and enjoy within 1 week or save in the freezer for later.
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Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Date Bark
Snickers Stuffed Dates
Ingredients
- 25 Medjool dates(the larger the better)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter(can sub with cashew or almond butter)
- 1 1/4 cup dairy free chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- 1/3 cup chopped peanuts(or another nut)
Instructions
- Carefully cut the dates longways and take the pits out.
- Add the peanut butter to a frosting bag and cut the tip off. Squeeze the nut butter into the dates to fill them.(You can also just use a knife if you dont having a frosting bag.)
- Place the dates on a parchment paper lined tray and place in the freezer for 30 minutes.
- Melt your chocolate chips with the coconut oil in 30 second increments and stir after each time.
- Take the dates out of the freezer and dip each one into the melted chocolate. Place them back on the tray to set.
- Drizzle some more melted chocolate on top of the dates and then sprinkle some chopped peanuts on top.
- Store in an air-tight container and enjoy within 1 week or save in the freezer for later.
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