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Smashed Dates with Peanut Butter and Chocolate

Smashed Dates with Peanut Butter and Chocolate Bliss

Smashed Dates with Peanut Butter and Chocolate is a vegan and gluten-free snack that satisfies your sweet tooth with just three ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 12 pieces Medjool Dates pitted
  • 1/2 cup Peanut Butter or almond butter for a twist
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup Melted Chocolate Chips dairy-free if preferred

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Spoon
  • fork

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat and prepare by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Open each medjool date by carefully slitting them down the center and removing any pits.
  3. Smash the opened dates down to about 1/2 inch thick using a fork or fingers.
  4. Spread a layer of creamy peanut butter generously over each smashed date.
  5. Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until smooth.
  6. Drizzle the melted chocolate over each date generously.
  7. Chill the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes until the chocolate is set.
  8. Finish by sprinkling flaky salt on top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best results, use high-quality medjool dates and avoid overheating the chocolate when melting.

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