Date Snickers (Only 4 Ingredients)
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4.7
Date Snickers (Only 4 Ingredients)
Description
This recipe transforms soft, naturally sweet Medjool dates into a candy by removing pits and filling each with smooth peanut butter. Chopped peanuts on top add crunchy texture and nutty flavor. Dipping these stuffed dates into melted dark chocolate coats them with a glossy, slightly bitter layer that contrasts with the date’s sweetness.
After coating, dates are chilled until the chocolate hardens, offering a firm shell with a creamy interior. This combination creates a moist center with sweet, salty, and nutty notes balanced by chocolate.
The simple ingredient list and effortless preparation make these treats suitable for quick snacks or healthier dessert options with familiar Snickers-inspired flavors.
If the chocolate is thick or does not melt easily, adding a small amount of olive or coconut oil helps achieve a smoother melt and easier dipping.
Ingredients
- 10 Medjool dates
- 1/3 cup peanut butter
- 1/3 cup peanut chopped
- 4 oz dark chocolate bar or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Cut open each date, then remove the pit.
- Fill each date with peanut butter and sprinkle crushed peanuts. Place them in the freezer for about five minutes.
- Place chocolate in a bowl and microwave until chocolate is fully melted. Stir every 20-30 seconds.
- Dip each date into the melted chocolate, then sprinkle more crushed peanuts on top. Refrigerate until chocolate firms up, enjoy!
Notes
- If the chocolate doesn’t melt smoothly, stir in 1 tablespoon of olive or coconut oil for a thinner consistency.
- Freeze the filed dates briefly before dipping to help maintain their shape during coating.
- Store the finished Date Snickers in the refrigerator until the chocolate firms up fully.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 213 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 213kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 40mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 333mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 40IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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