Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates

Chocolate covered dates are just like mini snickers! Perfect for snacking, these are vegan, dairy free and only have 5 ingredients!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword chocolate covered dates, peanut butter stuffed dates

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 2

Chocolate Coating Setting 20

Total Time 27

Servings bites

Calories 218kcal

Remove the pits from the dates by cutting one side from top to bottom and removing the pit.
10 medjool dates, pitted
Mix together the peanut butter and maple syrup, stirring well
1/4 cup peanut butter (or almond butter, tahini, sunflower seed butter), 1 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
Add 1 pecan piece to each date. Fill with about 1/2 tbsp of the peanut butter maple mixture
2 tbsp pecans
Freeze the stuffed dates for at least 10 minutes
Place a sheet of wax paper or silicone liner down for the candies to rest on once they are coated in chocolate.
Add peanut butter to the chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl.
1 cup dairy free dark chocolate chips
Melt the dairy free dark chocolate chips in the microwave for 30 seconds. Stir well until fully melted. Microwave again 30 seconds.
Hold the frozen dates with a fork. Using a spoon, drizzle the chocolate over the frozen dates and place on the wax paper.
Place the chocolate covered dates in the fridge until the chocolate hardens. You can store in the fridge or transfer to the freezer.

Storage

Fridge: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 10 days.
Freezer: Freeze in a single layer until frozen solid then transfer to freezer safe bag for up to 3 months. I eat them right out of the freezer - so good