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Stuffed Chocolate Peanut Butter Dates

These stuffed Medjool dates are a quick no-bake treat made with creamy peanut butter, crunchy pecans, and a rich dark chocolate coating finished with a white chocolate drizzle. They taste like a homemade candy bar but are made with simple ingredients and come together in minutes.
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free
Keyword chocolate covered dates, chocolate date bites, healthy candy alternative, Medjool date dessert, no bake dessert, peanut butter dates, stuffed dates
Prep Time 15 minutes
Freeze time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 228kcal

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Microwave-safe bowl or double boiler
  • Spoon
  • Fork or dipping tool

Ingredients

  • 12 large pitted Medjool dates
  • ½ cup peanut butter or other nut butter
  • 12 whole pecans
  • 1 cup dark chocolate melting wafers
  • 2 squares white chocolate

Instructions

  • Open each date and spoon about 1 teaspoon of peanut butter inside one half.
  • Place one whole pecan on top of the peanut butter and gently close the date around the filling.
  • Arrange the stuffed dates on a parchment-lined baking sheet and place in the freezer for about 10 minutes.
  • Melt the dark chocolate in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, or melt using a double boiler on the stovetop.
  • Remove the chilled dates from the freezer and dip each one into the melted chocolate, coating all sides.
  • Place the chocolate-covered dates back on the parchment paper and allow the chocolate to set and harden (this usually takes just a few minutes).
  • Melt the white chocolate and drizzle it over the hardened dark chocolate for a decorative finish.

Notes

  • Natural peanut butter, almond butter, or cashew butter all work well in this recipe.
  • If your dates are not very soft, soak them in warm water for 5–10 minutes and pat dry before stuffing.
  • Store the finished dates in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
  • For a sweeter coating, you can use semi-sweet chocolate instead of dark chocolate.

Nutrition

Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 0.5mg | Sodium: 49mg | Potassium: 338mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 42IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg