Easy Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates Recipe (Vegan + GF) -

Peanut butter stuffed dates topped with dark chocolate and pomegranate seeds as an easy no-bake dessert or snack

Easy Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates Recipe (Vegan + GF)

Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates are the ultimate no-bake dessert and healthy kid-friendly snack. This easy-to-make treat is made with only 2 wholesome ingredients and some optional toppings.

Perfect as a special homemade food gift for family and friends or quick sweet bites for picnics, potlucks, birthday parties, or any special events.

Moreover, this recipe is vegan, refined sugar-free, gluten-free, highly nutritious, and incredibly delicious.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine dairy-free, Gluten-free, Mediterranean-inspired, Plant-based, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings servings

Calories 68 kcal

Equipment

1 Knife
1 teaspoon

Ingredients

16 dates I used Mazafati dates, choose your favorite
16 teaspoon Natural Creamy Peanut Butter you can use any nut butter, as well

Additional toppings

1-2 tablespoon mini vegan chocolate chips optional
1 tablespoon chopped dark chocolate optional
1 tablespoon chopped roasted peanuts optional
1-2 tablespoon pomegranate seeds optional
1 pinch coarse sea salt optional

Instructions

With a sharp knife, slice each date lengthwise, carefully, without cutting all the way through it. Open it and remove the pit.
Using a small spoon fill the inside of the dates with creamy peanut butter (I love making my own).
Top your peanut butter-stuffed dates with mini vegan chocolate chips, chopped dark chocolate, fresh pomegranate seeds, or finely chopped peanuts. You can sprinkle a dash of coarse sea salt to enhance the flavor.
You can enjoy them right away or refrigerate them for an hour to become firmer. Store them in the fridge in an airtight container (separate layers if need be with parchment paper) for up to a week. Alternatively, freeze them in a freezer-friendly container or bag for up to 2 months.

Notes

Try to find soft, plump dates with chewy caramel-like flesh to make an easy cut and stuffing.

If your dates are too sticky, refrigerate them for an hour to make them easier to handle.

If your peanut butter (or any nut butter you will choose) is too hard microwave it for 30 seconds or place it in a small saucepan on the stovetop (stirring constantly) at low heat. You can add a little oil if you like to make it soft and spreadable.

On the other hand, if your peanut butter is too runny simply put it in the fridge to chill and firm slightly.

Whatever toppings you will choose, make sure to chop them finely or use small pieces (like mini chocolate chips) of them for adorable presentation and easy handling.

Nutrition

Calories: 68kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 37mgPotassium: 93mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.2mg

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