These incredible Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates are a naturally sweet snack, and almost taste like a healthy snickers. Nutritious, delicious, and no added sugar - just the natural sugar from the dates.
We love any kind of date snacks, as they have an incredible natural caramel flavor and there is so much that you can do with them. Dates with peanut butter are a winning combination, and they are easy to adapt with other nut butters and toppings.
Quick and easy to make, with just 2 ingredients (dates and peanut butter), this Medjool date recipe is a real crowd pleaser and an amazing sweet fix if you are cutting out sugar.
If you are looking for some other date recipes to try, why not check out our Chocolate Covered Dates or Cream Cheese Stuffed Dates?
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Why You'll Love Them
- Quick and easy - You need just 2 ingredients to make peanut butter dates and they take less than 5 minutes to make.
- Can be made in advance - You can batch make these and keep them in the fridge for an easy sweet treat.
- Adaptable - You could keep the recipe as just the 2 ingredients, or you could adapt them with the additional toppings like we have.
- Easy for kids to make - Kids will love stuffing these and topping their own.
Ingredients and Substitutions
A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.
- Dates - You want to use Medjool dates for this dates stuffed with peanut butter recipe as they are large and they have the best flavor. Known as fruit of the kings, they have a caramel flavor and a chewy texture.
- Peanut butter - You want to use unsweetened natural peanut butter. Why not try making your own peanut butter by just blending peanuts until smooth. You can use any nut butter you like and we have given options below.
Variations
This is a really simple recipe, with just 2 ingredients so there isn't a huge amount you can adapt, but there are a couple of extras you can add in.
Firstly, you don't have to use peanut butter. You can swap it for any nut butter like almond or cashew. For a nut free version you could use tahini or sunflower seed butter. Mix in a little cacao powder for a more Snickers like flavor.
To make these look even more presentable, you could sprinkle a few extras on top. We went with some crushed almonds (but any nut will work) and some desiccated coconut.
You could also sprinkle over some grated dark chocolate or even dip them whole into melted dark chocolate or drizzle over some melted chocolate.
How to Make Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates - Step by Step
- Step 1: Slice the dates lengthways, but not all the way through. Remove the stone and discard.
- Step 2: Use a teaspoon to fill the dates with peanut butter.
Top Tips
- Make sure you only slice a little way into the date to remove the stone. Don't slice all the way through as you won't be able to stuff them.
- We recommend putting the stuffed dates in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving, to allow them to firm up a bit.
- About 1 teaspoon of peanut butter is enough to fill one Medjool date.
- Look for fresh dates that are plump and have a nice glossy skin. They should be firm, but not hard. You will find them in the produce aisle with the fruit.
- To make this date snack really taste like a Snickers, then stuff with peanut butter, dip in melted chocolate and then sprinkle over some crushed peanuts.
Frequently Asked Questions
We love to make a big batch of these, and luckily they store really well. Put them in an air tight container in the fridge and they will keep for up to a week.
Yes, these freeze really well and they make an amazing cold treat on a hot summers day. Put them on a tray and into the freezer for an hour to firm up. You can then transfer them to a freezer bag, where they will keep for up to 3 months. Then you can just grab them as and when you want one.
Yes, this is a vegan recipe. Make sure to use a vegan chocolate if you are using that as an additional topping.
You can, however they are much smaller and they don't have the same flavor.
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Recipe
Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates
Ingredients
- 8 Medjool dates
- 0.25 cup (65 g) Peanut butter
Instructions
- Slice 8 Medjool dates lengthways, but not all the way through. Remove the stone and discard.
- Use a teaspoon to fill the dates with 0.25 cup Peanut butter.
Notes
- Make sure you only slice a little way into the date to remove the stone. Don't slice all the way through as you won't be able to stuff them.
- We recommend putting the stuffed dates in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving, to allow them to firm up a bit.
- About 1 teaspoon of peanut butter is enough to fill one Medjool date.
- Look for fresh dates that are plump and have a nice glossy skin. They should be firm, but not hard. You will find them in the produce aisle with the fruit.
- To make this date snack really taste like a Snickers, then stuff with peanut butter, dip in melted chocolate and then sprinkle over some crushed peanuts.
Gina Abernathy says
To say I love dates is an understatement. This was a healthy snack and kept me full for the afternoon. I'll continue to pack a few in my lunchbox for those afternoon pick me ups. So good!
Dee says
Great way to soothe the sweet tooth without consuming tons of sugar! Love these.
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I never tried dates this way. Sounds interesting. Thanks for sharing.
Beth says
I can't wait to make this! I actually put dates and peanut butter in my smoothies, so I know this is going to be ah-mazing!
Kate says
This is such a tasty, nutrient packed snack!
Hayley Dhanecha says
One of my favourite healthy snack, wholesome healthy and refined sugar-free treat!
Dana Sandonato says
Peanut butter turns ANYTHING into a treat! And dates, nature's sugar! These are delicious.
Alison Saalbach Corey says
These Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates are like a little bite of heaven! They're the perfect balance of sweet and savory, and they're so satisfying. Thank you for sharing an easy-to-make and healthy snack. It saves a lot of time for a busy mom like me. Awesome!
Janessa says
These are so good! Perfect for satisfying my sweet tooth.
Tara says
Such delicious little bites! I love that they are naturally sweet from the dates. So much flavor and so easy too.
Beth Sachs says
My new favourite snack, and healthy too! The kids are loving these peanut butter stuffed dates just as much as me, which is good!