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Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates are a super delicious dessert or snack. They are so simple to make and only require two ingredients (with additional toppings if desired.)
These stuffed dates were very popular in our house over this holiday season. I love that they are easy to prepare. They can be made in advance and can be enjoyed alone but are also perfect added to fruit platters or as part of a cheese platter.
How to Make Stuffed Dates
To remove the stone from fresh dates you can simply push them out with your fingers. When making stuffed dates I prefer to make a slit with a knife and then get the boys to remove the stones for me. Be careful when making the slit that you don't cut the date in half; you just want to make a crevice for which to add the peanut butter.
After the stones are removed you just need to fill them. I find one teaspoon of peanut butter is perfect for one date and I always use a natural peanut butter which contains no added sugar, salt or oil. You can easily replace the peanut butter with different nut butter or if you are looking for a nut-free version you could use tahini.
How to Choose Dates and Which ones are Best for Stuffing
Look for fresh dates that are plump and have a slight glossy look to their skin. They can be wrinkled but shouldn't be hard. I love using fresh Medjool dates as they are plump, sweet, tender and are perfect for stuffing. You usually find them in the produce section as opposed to the dried fruit aisle.
Are Stuffed Dates Good for You?
Dates are a healthy source of vitamins, minerals, and fibre. However, they are also high in sugar. I consider this an occasional food but added goodness. I love to stuff dates with nut butter as it provides some protein.
Stuffed dates freeze well; I often make a batch and freeze on a baking tray until frozen. I then transfer to a ziplock bag and take out as needed, I actually love them straight from the freezer but they are best when taken up to room temperature.
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Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates
Ingredients
- 6 Medjool Dates
- 6 teaspoon Peanut Butter * See Note 1
- Optional Toppings * See Note 2
Instructions
- Carefully remove the pits from the dates. Be careful to keep one side of the date intact. You want to add a slit to hold the peanut butter rather than splitting the date in half. (See picture above)
- Add a teaspoon of peanut butter to each date.
- Add toppings if desired.
Recipe Notes
- I use natural peanut butter with no added salt, sugar or oil. You can replace the peanut butter with any nut butter or tahini.
- You can eat them as they are or add toppings of your choice. I love them with a sprinkle of cinnamon but you could add cacao powder, crushed nuts, coconut, pomegranate seeds, sesame seeds or drizzled chocolate.
Jessica Piscia
I cannot believe your description of shriveled up dates... cockroaches..... I busted out laughing. Why you ask..... because that is exactly what we call these in our family.... PB Roaches... or Powdered Roaches... they are a family tradition, Christmas cannot come if these have not been made/eaten. For being something so simple I never understood why it was reserved for just a single holiday each year. Alas, I have my own kitchen and now make these whenever I feel like indulging.
Amy
Love this! 🙂
Dianne Hocut
Wonderful, simple and healthy!!
Amy
Thank you 🙂
Glyn Owen
Had these last night and they taste like snicker ice cream
Amy
Yes! So yummy! Thank you!
Amanda
A tasty and healthy treat. What a great idea, thanks!
Amy
Thanks Amanda 🙂
Natalie
So delicious and healthy! I love date treats 🙂
Amy
Thanks Natalie, so do I!
Chichi
This looks like a delicious little treat. I love the cute fingers enjoying it. Thanks for sharing.
Amy
Thanks Chichi, I'm a sucker for the chubby hands. Gutted that my hand models are getting bigger!
Lisa Bryan
Ooh, these look like the perfect bite-sized snack. And so simple! Love it.
Amy
Thanks Lisa, I love simple!
Luci
What a great little snap for my niece. I do believe she would love this because she will try anything.
Amy
If she is anything like my boys then she will love it!
Sarah
I have this snack quite often - love this combo as it is always satisfying!!!
Amy
So satisfying! Kind of like a natural snickers bars!
Ross
Wow, these tasted delicious and so easy to make. Yum.
Amy
Thanks Ross!