Stuffed Date Snickers (Printable)

Sweet Medjool dates stuffed with peanut butter, peanuts, and coated in dark chocolate—a healthier candy bar alternative.

# What You'll 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 Steps:

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 ½ 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 in between, or over 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 - If desired, sprinkle with flaky sea salt while the chocolate is still wet to ensure it adheres properly.
06 - Chill the dates in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes, or until the chocolate is completely set. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • They taste remarkably like the real thing but wont leave you reaching for more
  • You can make them in under 20 minutes with zero baking required
  • Each one feels like a tiny luxury that happens to be good for you
02 -
  • Dates that look dry or wrinkled will not taste the same no matter what you add to them
  • The chocolate sets much faster when your dates and peanut butter are chilled before dipping
  • Melting chocolate slowly is tedious but rushing it causes seizing that cannot be fixed
03 -
  • Wear latex gloves when dipping to keep fingerprints off the chocolate
  • Use a second fork to gently push the dipped date onto the parchment
  • Keep a small bowl of warm water nearby to clean your fork between dips

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