Peanut butter stuffed chocolate-covered dates are a sweet and delicious treat that combines the flavors of peanut butter, chocolate, and dates. The process of making them involves stuffing pitted dates with peanut butter and then coating them in melted chocolate.
Dates are a natural sweetener that also provides fiber, minerals, and vitamins. Peanut butter, made from ground peanuts, is a rich source of protein, healthy fats, and various vitamins and minerals.
To make this healthy you can use dark chocolate. Dark chocolate, when consumed in moderation has been linked to various health benefits, including improved heart health and cognitive function.
To make peanut butter stuffed chocolate covered dates, you will need pitted dates, peanut butter, and melted chocolate. Begin by cutting the dates lengthwise to create a small pocket, and then fill each date with a small amount of peanut butter. Next, dip each date in melted chocolate, ensuring that it is completely coated. I also coated it with crushed pistachios & desiccated coconut.
Finally, place the dates on a plate lined with parchment paper, and let them chill in the refrigerator until the chocolate hardens.
This decadent treat is perfect for satisfying a sweet tooth while still providing some nutritional value. Enjoy them as a snack or as a dessert, and savor the delicious combination of flavors and textures.
- Pitted dates
- Chocolate chips- 1 cup
- Peanut butter or almond butter
- Crushed pistachios or almonds or any nuts
- Desiccated coconut
- Take the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips can be used.
- I melted the chocolate chips in the microwave. Or melt using the double boiler method.
- Place the bowl in the microwave & heat for total of 2 to 3 minutes till the chocolate has completely melted, ensuring to take the bowl out of the microwave after every minute & mixing it well.
- Keep it aside.
- Crush some pistachios & spread them on a plate.
- Take desiccated coconut on another plate.
- Medjool dates would be ideal for making this, or use any large-sized dates.
- Cut the dates lengthwise to create a small pocket, remove the seed.
- Fill each date with a small amount of peanut butter.
- Instead of peanut butter, almond or hazelnut butter can be used.
- Dip each date in melted chocolate, ensuring that it is completely coated.
- Then, coat with crushed pistachios & desiccated coconut.
- Instead of pistachios, crushed almonds, cashew nuts or hazelnuts can be used.
- Place the dates on a plate lined with parchment paper.
- Keep in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or until the chocolate hardens.
- After 30 minutes, take it out of the refrigerator.
- Enjoy this ooey gooey & delicious sweet snack.
