Stuffed Dates
Once you've made these three ingredient Stuffed Dates I'm sure you will find a place for them in your fridge all the time! Sweet sticky dates stuffed with the classic combination of peanut butter and chocolates taste like a Snickers bar!
Why This Recipe Is Great For Busy Parents
- Three ingredients (4 if you count the salt)
- An easy no-bake appetizer or snack that tastes so decadent
- Gluten, Dairy and Egg Free
Ingredients you will need
Ingredient Notes, Substitutes, & Alternatives
- Medjool dates: I usually use medjool dates when I stuff dates as they are larger and softer. But you can use dried delgate dates which are often a bit more economical.
- Peanut butter: I usually use unsweetened crunchy peanut butter. This recipe works just as well with other nut butters. Almond butter and Cashew Butter are yummy and sunbutter is a great nut-free option.
- Dark chocolate: I use dark chocolate as I like its stronger flavor combined with the sweetness of the date, but you can use milk chocolate if you prefer.
- Salt: A little salt brings all the flavors together, but could be left out if you prefer or if your peanut butter is already very salty.
Stuffed Dates Step-By- Step
Below are illustrated step-by-step instructions to make my Stuffed Date recipe, if you prefer just the written instructions then head straight to the printable recipe card below.
Step 1: Destone your dates, with a sharp knife make a slice lengthwise along the date. You should now be able to pop out the pit, and open out the date.
Step 2: Combine the peanut butter with three-quarters of the chopped dark chocolate.
Step 3: Fill each date with ½ a Tablespoon of peanut butter. Then close the date around the filling.
Step 4: Sprinkle with chopped chocolate and a sprinkle of salt.
Enjoy!
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Tips & Tricks
Here is how you can make Stuffed Dates perfectly every time!
Now there aren't many tips to making stuffed dates as the recipe is so simple, but what you can do, is try these other flavor combos some of which are a little more tailored for an adult cheese platter!
- Stuff with goat cheese, sprinkle with chopped pistachios and drizzle with honey.
- Stuff with cream cheese mixed with orange zest and sprinkle with finely chopped thyme and almonds.
- Stuff with blue cheese (gorgonzola) and a slice of fresh pear, then drizzle with honey.
- Stuff with mashed banana, sprinkle with crispy bacon bits and drizzle with a little maple syrup.
- Stuff with sharp cheddar, sprinkle with ground coffee and drizzle with honey.
How To Make This Recipe Suitable For Baby-Led-Weaning
- This recipe was not designed with baby-led weaning in mind, and with the dates very sticky texture and the large portion of peanut butter (which is known as a choking hazard young children) it is not one I would recommend as a first food.
- You can read up on baby-led weaning starter foods or some of the most popular BLW recipes on my site include:
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Stuffed Dates
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Ingredients
- 8 Medjool dates
- 4 Tablespoons Peanut butter
- 2 Tablespoons Dark chocolate
- pinch salt
Instructions
- Destone your dates, with a sharp knife make a slice lengthwise along the date. You should now be able to pop out the stone, and open out the date.
- Fill each date with ½ a Tablespoon of peanut butter. Then close the date around the filling.
- Sprinkle with a chopped chocolate and a sprinkle of salt.
- Enjoy!
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Notes
- Medjool dates: I usually use medjool dates when I stuff dates as they are larger and softer. But you can use dried delgate dates which are often a bit more economical.
- Peanut butter: I usually use unsweetened crunchy peanut butter. This recipe works just as well with other nut butters. Almond butter and Cashew Butter are yummy and sunbutter is a great nut-free option.
- Dark chocolate: I use dark chocolate as I like its stronger flavor combined with the sweetness of the date, but you can use milk chocolate if you prefer.
- Salt: A little salt brings all the flavors together, but could be left out if you prefer or if your peanut butter is already very salty.
- Stuff with cream cheese mixed with orange zest and sprinkle with finely chopped thyme and almonds.
- Stuff with blue cheese (gorgonzola) and a slice of fresh pear, then drizzle with honey.
- Stuff with mashed banana, sprinkle with crispy bacon bits and drizzle with a little maple syrup.
- Stuff with sharp cheddar, sprinkle with ground coffee and drizzle with honey.
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