Smashed Dates with Peanut Butter and Chocolate: Easy Indulgence
Indulge yourself with these delicious smashed dates filled with creamy peanut butter and covered in rich chocolate—a quick and easy treat!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large Medjool dates
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons sea salt flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice the dates lengthwise and remove the pits.
- Fill each date with peanut butter.
- Place the dates on a baking sheet and heat in the oven for 5-7 minutes.
- While the dates are warming, melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Remove the dates from the oven and dip them into the melted chocolate.
- Sprinkle with sea salt flakes.
- Let the chocolate set before serving.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
- Experiment with different types of chocolate for varying flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 date
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Smashed Dates, Peanut Butter, Chocolate, Easy Recipes, Indulgent Treats