Peanut Butter Dates
Medjool dates stuffed with peanut butter, vegan chocolate chips, and sprinkled with unsweetened shredded coconut make a delicious dessert without the guilt. Pop these in the freezer for a refreshing, yet satisfying dessert with the ideal amount of sweet and nutty.
Ingredients
- 8 Medjool dates remove pits or use pitted
- 8 teaspoons peanut butter
- 24 vegan chocolate chips 3 chips per date, about 0.7 ounces total
- 4 teaspoons unsweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Soak the Medjool dates in water for about 30 minutes.8 Medjool dates
- Dry the dates with a towel before using a small knife to make a cut ¾ of the way down one side of the date. Gently peel open with fingers and remove pit (if the dates are not pitted), and press the cavity of the date to make a well for peanut butter.8 Medjool dates
- Add the peanut butter until the cavity of the dates are full.8 teaspoons peanut butter
- Press the vegan chocolate chips into the peanut butter, allowing some of the peanut butter to cover the chocolate chips.24 vegan chocolate chips
- Sprinkle the shredded coconut over the portion of the dates with exposed peanut butter. The peanut butter is what allows the coconut to stick.4 teaspoons unsweetened shredded coconut
- Place in the freezer for about 15 minutes before enjoying cold.
Notes
- You are welcome to use the nut butter of your choice.
- Feel free to customize toppings to your liking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1dateCalories: 116kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 24mgPotassium: 167mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 50IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.42mg
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