These peanut butter-stuffed dates are my go-to whenever I'm craving something sweet, satisfying, and super easy! They are sweet-salty, gooey, creamy, and need just 3 ingredients and come together in a few minutes!
These peanut butter stuffed dates are so so easy that you don't even need a recipe! But you've got to try them just once, and you'll always want a batch in your fridge! They are great for snacking, for a quick dessert, or a little pick-me-up in your lunchbox.
If you love easy, wholesome snacks like this, be sure to check out my no-bake chocolate peanut butter cookies, almond butter cups, coconut almond bliss balls, and my very popular homemade granola bars!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
✨Ridiculously easy to make, and you need just 3 ingredients!
✨A wholesome treat with no added sugar. The rich, caramel-like sweetness of dates is more than enough!
✨This recipe is so versatile! Use any nut butter, dip in chocolate, top with sea salt, nuts, toasted coconut, or anything you are craving!
✨Great for anytime snacking or dessert!
✨Great for meal prep! Make a bunch of these and store them in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for the week.
Recipe Ingredients
Peanut butter: Creamy, crunchy, sweetened, unsweetened, choose whichever peanut butter you prefer. I leave that decision between you and your palate. However, find the very best quality peanut butter you can.
It’s very, very important because when a recipe has so few ingredients, they really need to shine. Homemade is best, but a good store-bought one works fabulously.
For those with peanut allergies: try almond or cashew butter. Even seed butter like sunflower makes an ace choice. Or try tahini!
Chocolate: Dipping the stuffed dates is not a mandatory step, but I will say this. Once you see those chocolate-covered dates, they will test your willpower mercilessly. Want to make the snack extra, extra decadent? Go for the full dip instead of half. 🙂
Toppings: Like chocolate, they are optional. Don’t like pistachios? Pick any nut you prefer. Don’t want to give the dates a crunch? Dust them with sea salt. For a pop of color, use pomegranate arils. Or just leave them plain.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How To Make Peanut Butter-Stuffed Dates
With stuffed dates, we’re looking at a healthy recipe that’s also indulgent and the kind of dessert (or snack) that takes no effort. If you have kids, make it a fun family affair with different stations set up to pit, fill, and dip the dates.
- Cut a slit on the dates lengthwise to split them open and remove the pit.
- Stuff the open pocket with peanut butter using a small teaspoon.
- Then, with your fingers, gently squeeze the two halves of the date so they stick together.
You can stop right now and pop the stuffed date into your mouth as the most nutritious snack. Or you could spend 5 more minutes loading up the gooey treats with dark chocolate decadence.
- Melt your dark chocolate.
- Dip the stuffed dates in the melted chocolate, halfway or fully.
Again, you can stop right here and enjoy these chocolate-covered dates. Or you could sprinkle a topping of your choice. I went with finely chopped pistachios and toasted sesame seeds.
Pro Tips
- Use soft fresh dates as they are moist and easier to stuff.
- If your dates are soft, you can open them with your hands to fill with the peanut butter. If they’re harder, use a butter knife.
- For very sticky dates, the trick is to refrigerate for a bit. It makes them easier to handle.
- Use softened peanut butter for the filling. It will be easier to fill and less messy.
- Pop the chocolate-dipped dates in the refrigerator for a few minutes so the chocolate can set quickly.
- Store these peanut butter dates in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for up to 1 week.
📖 Recipe
Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates
Ingredients
- 15 Dates
- 4 tbsp Peanut butter
- 4 tbsp Dark chocolate 70%
- Toasted sesame seeds and finely chopped pistachios for topping
Instructions
- Carefully cut each date lengthways and remove the pits.
- Add half a teaspoon of peanut butter into each date. Lightly press the dates to help the filling adhere well.
- You can place the dates in the refrigerator for a few minutes to help it set better.
- Melt the dark chocolate. Dip each date halfway into the melted chocolate.
- Sprinkle the toppings on the dates and let them set for a few minutes.
- Eat immediately. Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use soft fresh dates as they are moist and easier to stuff.
- If your dates are soft, you can open them with your hands to fill with the peanut butter. If they’re harder, use a butter knife.
- For very sticky dates, the trick is to refrigerate for a bit. It makes them easier to handle.
- Use softened peanut butter for the filling. It will be easier to fill and less messy.
- Pop the chocolate-dipped dates in the refrigerator for a few minutes so the chocolate can set quickly.
- Store these peanut butter dates in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for up to 1 week.
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