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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!

Peanut butter mixture stuffed inside cut open dates laid on baking paper with leftover mixture inside small ramekin and teaspoon.

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

Ingredients for Stuffed dates laid on bench top with text overlay.

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.

Dates on wooden chopping board cut lengthwise with stones removed.

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.

Peanut butter, salt and chopped chocolate chips mixed together in small bowl with teaspoon inside.

Step 2: Combine the peanut butter with three-quarters of the chopped dark chocolate.

Peanut butter mixture stuffed inside cut open dates.

Step 3: Fill each date with ยฝ a Tablespoon of peanut butter. Then close the date around the filling.

Hand holding a stuffed date up showing the peanut butter mixture inside with sprinkled salt on the top.

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


Peanut butter mixture stuffed inside cut open dates.

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Hand holding a stuffed date up showing the peanut butter mixture inside with sprinkled salt on the top.

Stuffed Dates

These dates stuffed with the classic combination of peanut butter and chocolate taste like a Snickers bar!
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Course: Snack
Cuisine: New Zealand
Keyword: Stuffed dates, stuffed dates recipe, sweet stuffed dates recipe
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 137kcal
Author: Stacey

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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 ยฝ 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.
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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 239mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 37IU | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
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