Dates chips are packed with smooth peanut butter and covered in a layer of crisp vegan chocolate that has been dusted with nuts and sea salt. They are healthy and delicious at the same time. The dates are sweet.
These Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates are brought to you by our friends at Sprouts, and they are guaranteed to send any chocolate-lover or anybody with a sweets addiction scrambling for some!
They require only three primary components, which makes preparation a breeze (nuts and sea salt is optional). In only ten minutes, these easy snacks require no cooking and can be stored in the refrigerator.
Because we appreciated our Pumpkin Stuffed Dates so much, we wanted to create a variation that does not revolve around the fall harvest and can be eaten at any time of the year.
These exquisite morsels are the stuff that makes one’s fantasies come true! Imagine biting into a coating made of non-dairy chocolate that was packed with chewy dates and luscious peanut butter, only to find that it was embedded with crunchy almonds and had pops of salt.
As a result of the healthy fats, protein, and antioxidants that are contained in them, they are ideal for use as snacks throughout the day and as treats after exercise because they can provide a hit of sweetness as well as a surge of energy when it is required.
Because there are no difficult processes involved in the preparation of this sweet, you and your children will have a great time working together to prepare it.
In addition to this, you can quickly modify them to make them appropriate for any event. You can decorate them with green sprinkles for St. Patrick’s Day, crushed red chocolates for Valentine’s Day, or bright foils for egg hunts on Easter. Your creativity is the only limit here.
As a form of giveaway or present, you can also package them in aesthetically pleasing containers such as jars or boxes.
Dates are often referred to as “nature’s sweets” because of their inherent sweetness. Medjool dates are particularly delicious. Because of their size and plumpness, Medjool dates are an excellent choice for this dish because they are wonderful for stuffing.
For this recipe, we utilized dates that came from Sprouts. Peanut butter: You can use either smooth or chunky peanut butter, depending on your own preference.
Chips made from vegan chocolate — to prevent the final product from being overly sweet, use vegan chocolate that is either dark or semi-sweet.
They will first be melted for dipping, and then, after being chilled, they will be solidified into a crisp shell made of plant-based chocolate. This recipe for peanut butter dates that are made using plant-based ingredients and do not contain gluten is very adaptable.
You are free to make the necessary adjustments in accordance with your preferences and any prerequisites imposed by your diet.
In addition to peanut butter, some of the other nut butter that can be used are almonds, cashew, walnut, hazelnut, and pecan. Sunflower butter is a suitable alternative to peanut butter for those who suffer from nut allergies.
In addition to nuts and sea salt, you might use other ingredients such as oats, crumbled cookies, or candies, and chopped dried fruits such as cranberries or apricots.
After dipping, you may further enhance the sweetness of these treats by drizzling vegan chocolate syrup or caramel over them. Get ready for the dates.
To remove the pit from the Sprouts Medjool Dates, first, expose it by cutting a slit down the length of one side of the date using a sharp knife. When slicing the Medjool dates, take care not to cut all the way through them.
Cut the Medjool dates in half lengthwise, being sure not to cut all the way through widthwise. Cut the dates in half lengthwise, making sure not to cut all the way through widthwise.
Put a dollop of peanut butter in the middle of each date so that it is completely stuffed. Coat one-half of each stuffed date with vegan chocolate that has been melted.
Check out the notes section of this page for our guide on how to melt chocolate if you’re not familiar with melting vegan chocolate.
The melted vegan chocolate should be garnished with chopped peanuts and a pinch of salt (if using). After putting it in the freezer for at least an hour, you can eat it frozen.
If you put them in a Ziploc or Stasher bag and seal it, you may store the stuffed dates in the refrigerator for up to a week.
They are ready to eat just after being removed from the refrigerator. You can also preserve them frozen for one to two months in a bag or container that can be placed in the freezer.
Before serving, you should either let them sit out at room temperature for a few minutes or refrigerate them overnight.
It’s possible that you’ll need additional peanut butter or chocolate, depending on the size of the dates you use. To smash the peanuts, you may either use a food processor or a bag with a zip-top and a rolling pin.
Do not entirely pulse the ingredients because we want some texture to remain. It is recommended to use a double boiler when melting chocolate.
On the other hand, you could also use a microwave to melt the chocolate. Include one milliliter of flavorless oil in the recipe. Melt the chocolate in intervals of 30 seconds, stirring after each, until it has completely melted.
Take note that once the dates have been dipped in chocolate, the setting time will need to be extended because oil was added to the chocolate. Place the dates in a container that seals tightly and keeps out air.
Keep the container at room temperature for up to five days. The double chocolate chip muffins, when baked in a very hot oven, experience a rapid rise in height, which results in a muffin top that is more elevated.
However, they only bake at this high temperature for a few minutes.
This is because if we baked the muffins at this temperature for the entire time, the bottoms and tops would likely burn before the insides were properly cooked.
As a result, the temperature of the oven is reduced in order to prevent burning and uneven baking. If you don’t have enough time to make it, try to buy them at reputable shops.
