Naturally sweet medjool dates are stuffed with peanut butter and roasted peanuts, drizzled in chocolate and topped with flakey sea salt for a healthier dessert!
Okay I just had to try this viral recipe — it was a marriage of two loves, dates and peanut butter!!
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Picture this: plump and luscious dates, stuffed with velvety peanut butter and sprinkled with a generous helping of roasted peanuts. But wait, there’s more! A mesmerizing mix of flavors awaits as a drizzle of rich, decadent chocolate cascades over these delectable treats, creating a symphony of indulgence. As if that weren’t enough, a sprinkle of flakey sea salt adds a whimsical touch, elevating this dessert to the realm of culinary bliss. Brace yourself, for you are about to embark on a journey to dessert heaven, where health and indulgence coexist in perfect harmony.
I’m always thrilled when I find a GOOD tasting substitute for childhood faves. Cheers to dates, nature’s candy, and an all natural, decadent dessert!
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Chocolate Covered Snickers Dates
Ingredients
- 10 medjool dates pitted
- 10 tsp. unsweetened peanut butter
- 5 tsp. chopped roasted peanuts
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp. coconut oil
- Maldon sea salt flakes for topping
Instructions
- Make a slit in each date and spoon in the peanut butter into each. Top with chopped peanuts.
- In a double boiler (see note), melt chocolate and coconut oil and stir until smooth. Drizzle over dates then sprinkle on a pinch of sea salt to each.
- Set in fridge to cool then enjoy!
- To double boil: set a heat-safe mixing bowl over top a small saucepan filled with 1” of water. Bring to a low boil then add chocolate & oil. Stir to melt! Make sure water is never high enough to hit the bottom of the bowl.