Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Date Snickers are a healthier take on the classic candy bar, featuring medjool dates stuffed with creamy peanut butter, crunchy roasted peanuts, and coated in rich dark chocolate. Perfect as a snack or a guilt-free dessert.
Ingredients
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Stuffed Dates
- 12 medjool dates
- ¼ cup peanut butter, divided
- ¼ cup chopped roasted peanuts, divided
Chocolate Coating
- 4 ounces dark chocolate bar, cut into chunks
Instructions
- Prepare Dates: Use a small sharp knife to cut a slit lengthwise on each date and carefully remove the pits to create space for the filling.
- Stuff Dates: Fill each pitted date with 1 teaspoon of peanut butter and top with 1 teaspoon of chopped roasted peanuts. Set the stuffed dates aside on a plate.
- Melt Chocolate: Place the dark chocolate chunks into a microwave-safe bowl and heat in the microwave at 30-second intervals. Stir between each interval until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
- Coat Dates in Chocolate: Insert a toothpick into each stuffed date and dip it into the melted chocolate. Use a spoon to fully cover the date with chocolate and allow any excess chocolate to drip off.
- Garnish and Set: Transfer the chocolate-coated dates to a parchment-lined tray and sprinkle the remaining chopped peanuts on top. Place the tray in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.
Notes
- Storage: Keep the stuffed dates refrigerated for up to one month or freeze for up to six months.
- Use medjool dates for best flavor and texture; they are naturally sweet and soft.
- For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter and peanuts with sunflower seed butter and seeds.
- Ensure the chocolate is fully melted and smooth before dipping for an even coating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed date
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
