Stuffed Date Snickers Bars (Printer-friendly)

Sweet dates filled with nut butter and peanuts, coated in dark chocolate for a decadent no-bake treat.

# What You Need:

→ Dates & Filling

01 - 12 large Medjool dates, pitted
02 - 6 tablespoons natural peanut butter or almond butter
03 - 3 tablespoons roasted peanuts, roughly chopped

→ Chocolate Coating

04 - 5 ounces dark chocolate (70% or higher), chopped
05 - 1 teaspoon coconut oil, optional for smoother coating

→ Topping

06 - Flaky sea salt for sprinkling

# How to Make It:

01 - Slice the Medjool dates open lengthwise on one side and remove the pits. Gently open each date without separating completely to create a pocket for the filling.
02 - Fill each date with ½ tablespoon of peanut butter, then sprinkle chopped roasted peanuts inside for added crunch. Close the dates around the filling and set aside.
03 - Melt the dark chocolate with the coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second bursts, stirring in between, or over a double boiler until smooth and glossy.
04 - Using a fork, dip each stuffed date into the melted chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drip off. Place the coated dates on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
05 - Sprinkle with flaky sea salt while the chocolate is still wet, if desired, for a sweet and salty contrast.
06 - Chill the dates in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes, or until the chocolate is completely set.
07 - Serve chilled or at room temperature. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They taste exactly like a Snickers but with wholesome ingredients you can pronounce
  • The contrast between creamy nut butter and crunchy peanuts is impossible to resist
02 -
  • Melt your chocolate slowly even a little moisture will make it seize and turn grainy
  • Room temperature dates are much easier to slice and fill than cold ones from the fridge
03 -
  • Wet your hands slightly before handling the dates to keep the sticky situation under control
  • Work quickly once the chocolate is melted it starts setting up faster than you would expect

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