Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates with Coconut and Cacao

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Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates with Coconut & Cacao

Craving something sweet? These Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates have serious candy bar vibes with a simple ingredient list. Naturally sweet dates provide fiber and have a lower glycemic index than many traditional desserts, making them a satisfying treat that can fit into a balanced eating pattern.
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Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 medjool dates pitted
  • 2 Tbs peanut butter natural
  • 2 Tbs cacao nibs
  • 2 Tbs coconut shreds unsweetened

Method
 

  1. Cut a small slit into each date using a sharp paring knife.
  2. Use a spoon to stuff each date with the peanut butter.
  3. Sprinkle with cacao nibs and shredded coconut.
  4. Freeze for at least 10-15 minutes.

Notes

As written, this recipe has no added sugars, but if you prefer, you can swap cacao nibs for regular chocolate chips.
Store in the refrigerator or freezer.
Nutrition per serving
  • 121 calories
  • 4.6g total fat
    • 2.3g saturated fat
  • 20g total carbs
    • 3g fiber
  • 2 g protein
  • 200mg Potassium
  • 18mg Calcium
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