Chocolate Peanut Butter Dates (Printable format)

Medjool dates stuffed with peanut butter, coated in dark chocolate, and sprinkled with sea salt.

# List of ingredients:

→ Dates

01 - 12 large Medjool dates, pitted

→ Filling

02 - 6 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

→ Coating

03 - 5 oz dark chocolate (at least 60% cocoa), chopped
04 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional)

→ Topping

05 - Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

# How to make it:

01 - Slice each Medjool date lengthwise on one side and remove the pit, keeping the date intact.
02 - Fill each date with about 1/2 tablespoon of peanut butter and gently press to close.
03 - In a microwave-safe bowl, melt dark chocolate and coconut oil (if using) in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
04 - Using a fork, dip each stuffed date into the melted chocolate, ensuring even coating. Let excess chocolate drip off.
05 - Place coated dates on a parchment-lined tray and sprinkle with flaky sea salt while chocolate is still wet.
06 - Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes until chocolate is set. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Tastes like a candy bar but uses real whole ingredients
  • Takes fifteen minutes from start to finish
  • Perfect for satisfying both sweet and salty cravings
02 -
  • Room temperature chocolate seizes instantly in melted chocolate
  • Stuffed dates keep for a week in the fridge
03 -
  • Warm dates slightly for thirty seconds in the microwave if they feel too firm to open
  • Keep a bowl of warm water nearby to clean your fork between dips
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