Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates (The BEST Refined Sugar Free Dessert Idea!)

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Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates

Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates are a chewy, creamy, and delicious treat that doesn’t contain any refined sugar and is an easy no-bake dessert! These are great for batching out and storing in the freezer when you want something sweet because they will keep for 2-3 months when stored in the freezer in an air-tight container (they’re so good, I’m not sure they’ll last that long, though!).

Why You’ll Love These Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates

If your a sweet-treat-after-dinner person, you will absolutely love these chocolate peanut butter dates! Medjool dates are basically a natural ball of caramel – they’re chewy, sweet, and delicious even on their own! When you stuff Medjool dates with peanut butter and dunk them in rich and decadent dark chocolate, it takes them to a whole new level, and because they’re not packed with refined sugars they won’t leave you with the same sugar crash that you might get from store bought candy.

These little treats also last for 2-3 months in the freezer, so you can make a huge batch of them and have dessert for weeks to come! You can even add sprinkles to the top to make them festive for whatever holiday is around the corner.

Medjool Dates – Nature’s Caramel!

The key ingredients to these dark chocolate peanut butter dates are, well, Medjool dates (probably not much of a surprise there!). Dates are a natural sweet treat that grow on the date palm. They are usually about 1 1/2 to 2 inches long and have a slender pit in the center that you must remove before enjoying them. When you bite into a date, they are sticky and chewy, closely resembling caramel with a slightly less-sticky consistency. Aside from using dates to make these dark chocolate peanut butter date candies, I love making homemade date caramel and using it in my homemade Twix Bars!

Frequently Asked Questions:

Can I use a different type of chocolate?
Absolutely! You can swap dark chocolate for milk or white chocolate, depending on your preference. Just follow the same melting and coating process.

What’s the best peanut butter to use?
Any smooth or creamy peanut butter works well. Natural peanut butter with minimal ingredients is a great choice, but make sure to stir it well before using.

Can I make these nut-free?
Yes! You can substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter and skip the chopped peanuts for a completely nut-free version.

How long do these stuffed dates last in the freezer?
These dates stay fresh in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Just let them sit at room temperature for a couple minutes before eating if they’re too firm.

Why is my chocolate seizing or becoming grainy?
Chocolate can seize if overheated or if water gets into it. Melt it slowly using a double-boiler or microwave in short increments, stirring frequently.

Can I add extra toppings or flavors?
Definitely! Try a sprinkle of sea salt, a drizzle of extra chocolate, or even a dusting of cinnamon for added flavor.

Do I need to freeze the dates before coating them in chocolate?
Freezing helps firm up the peanut butter, making it easier to dip in chocolate without a mess. It also helps the chocolate set faster!

Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Dates Ingredients:

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• Medjool Dates
• White Chocolate
• Coconut Oil (or oil of choice for melting chocolate)
• Peanut Butter (natural peanut butter recipe here)
• Peanuts (garnish)

How to Make Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates

Pit Your Dates: If your dates still have the pits in them, remove them by carefully splitting open one side your your date with your fingers. Alternatively, you can use a knife to cut halfway down the long side of each date for a cleaner cut. Discard the pits.

*If you are using pitted dates, you’ll still want to cut or pull them apart halfway down the long side so that you can fill them with peanut butter in the next step!

Stuff Your Dates: Scoop your peanut butter into a plastic bag and cut the tip off so that you can pipe it into the center of your dates where you made your cut down the long edge of the date. Pipe your peanut butter into each date and press the open ends of the date together to sandwich the peanut butter in the middle.

Freeze Your Dates: Once all of your dates are stuffed with peanut butter, place them seam-side up in a container or a small parchment-lined baking sheet and put them in the freezer to set for 15-30 minutes. While the dates set, chop up your peanuts and set them aside in a small bowl.

Melt Your Dark Chocolate: Once your dates have had time to set in the freezer and the peanut butter is stiff in place, add white chocolate to a bowl with coconut oil place it over a shallow simmering pot of water, mixing periodically until the chocolate has melted (double-boiler method). Alternatively, you can place your dark chocolate and coconut oil in the microwave and heat then stir it in 30-second increments until the chocolate has fully melted.

Note: *Make sure that you do NOT overheat your chocolate, it will burn and become crumbly if it gets too hot so keep an eye on it especially if using a microwave!

Coat Your Dates: Once your dark chocolate is melted, you can start coating your dates! Use a fork to lower each date into the chocolate and roll it until completely covered. Lift each date out of the melted chocolate and wipe the bottom of your fork on the edge of the bowl to get rid of any excess chocolate before placing your coated dates onto a parchment-lined baking sheet or container. Lastly, sprinkle your chopped peanuts over the top of each of your coated dates before they set.

Freeze Your Dates: After all of your dates have been coated and garnished, place them back in your freezer for 15-30 minutes until the chocolate has hardened around your dates.

Storing Your Dates: Store your dates in the freezer and enjoy whenever you want a little sweet treat! You can also keep them in the fridge if you prefer a softer treat.

Enjoy!

Tools:

• Small saucepan
• Parchment Paper
• Small Baking Sheet

Recipe for Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Dates:

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