Stuffed Date Snickers (Print Version)

Sweet dates filled with nut butter and peanuts, dipped in dark chocolate for a healthier candy alternative.

# What You Need:

→ Dates & Filling

01 - 12 large Medjool dates, pitted
02 - 6 tbsp natural peanut butter or almond butter
03 - 3 tbsp roasted peanuts, roughly chopped

→ Chocolate Coating

04 - 5 oz dark chocolate (70% or higher), chopped
05 - 1 tsp coconut oil, optional for smoother coating

→ Topping

06 - Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

# How to Make It:

01 - Slice the Medjool dates open lengthwise on one side and remove the pits. Gently open each date without separating completely to create a pocket for the filling.
02 - Fill each date with 1/2 tablespoon of peanut butter, then sprinkle chopped roasted peanuts inside for added crunch. Close the dates around the filling and set aside.
03 - Melt the dark chocolate with the coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second bursts, stirring between intervals, or use a double boiler until smooth and glossy.
04 - Using a fork, dip each stuffed date into the melted chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drip off. Place the coated dates on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
05 - Sprinkle with flaky sea salt while the chocolate is still wet, if desired. The salt enhances the chocolate and complements the sweet dates.
06 - Refrigerate the dates for at least 20 minutes or until the chocolate is completely set. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • They taste suspiciously like the candy bar you loved as a kid but with ingredients you can actually feel good about eating
  • The chocolate to peanut butter to date ratio hits that perfect sweet spot every single time
02 -
  • Melting chocolate in the microwave requires patience because once it seizes, there is no coming back from that
  • Room temperature dates are so much easier to work with than cold ones straight from the fridge
03 -
  • Wipe your knife between dates because the sticky situation gets real fast
  • Let the chocolate cool slightly after melting so it coats thicker instead of running right off

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