Smashed Dates with Peanut Butter and Chocolate: A Guilt-Free Indulgence
Enjoy the rich flavors of crushed dates combined with creamy peanut butter and a drizzle of chocolate in this easy-to-make dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 Medjool dates
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut the dates open and remove the pits.
- In a small bowl, mix the peanut butter and melted coconut oil until combined.
- Stuff each date with the peanut butter mixture.
- Melt the dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate over the stuffed dates.
- Place the dates on a baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- These dates make a great pre-workout snack due to their natural sugars and healthy fats.
- Experiment with different nut butters like almond or cashew for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 date
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg