Julie Steinkamp These Salted Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Date Bites are amazing! They couldn’t be easier to make and are a great option to satisfy the sweet tooth! This is a treat you can feel good about indulging in and enjoy for a sweet snack any day of the week!
Why you’ll love this recipe?
Quick – If you have been following along, you all know I love quick meals and desserts.
Simple – This is a simple recipe to throw together with no complicated steps and only a few ingredients.
Quality Control – Treats can sometimes include a ton of added sugars, preservatives and ingredients that can be harmful to us and that our bodies can’t process well. You don’t have to worry about that with these. This recipe takes all of the worry out of it. You get to choose what goes into these treats!
Fun for Kids – Most kids love to be in the kitchen, and this is another great recipe for them to get involved with.
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What ingredients are needed to make these Salted Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Date Bites?
Some of these you may already have on hand, but if not, they are very easy to find! I order quite a few of my items from Thrive Market. They make it easy to find clean ingredients and ship straight to my door. If that is something you are interested in, here is a link to try it out and you can get 40% off your first order! Azure Standard is another great option especially if you are looking to purchase in bulk! Everything can also be found in the grocery store too!
Dates – For this recipe I like to use large Medjool dates. You can purchase them pre-pitted or you can just pop them open and remove the dates yourself.
Peanut Butter – Use a natural and creamy smooth peanut butter. The more runny it is, the easier it is to spread. You want a peanut butter that doesn’t have any added sugars in it.
Peanuts – I chop the peanuts pretty small and they add the perfect crunch on top!
Chocolate – I prefer dark chocolate, but you can definitely swap semi sweet or milk chocolate as well.
Coconut Oil – This will help your chocolate harden back up and make it silky smooth to drizzle.
Salt – The magic sprinkle that ties it all together. It is the best way to balance the sweetness of the chocolate and dates. I prefer Celtic Salt as it has minerals in it that just add an extra benefit. Any good flaky sea salt will work though.
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Tools you may need for your recipe:
Unbleached Parchment Paper
Measuring Cups and Measuring Spoons
How to make Salted Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Date Bites…
Prep your baking pan with your parchment paper laid out on it. Gather all of your ingredients.
Melt your chocolate and coconut oil together. You can do this on the stovetop in a double broiler or in the microwave, stirring every 15 – 30 seconds.
Spread out a thin layer of chocolate on your parchment paper. About an 8 x 8 square roughly.
Open your dates to where they are basically open faced, still connected on one side and lay them side by side on the chocolate.
Gently spread your peanut butter over your dates.
Drizzle the rest of your chocolate over the top of your peanut butter. You can spread it to cover it completely or you can let peanut butter peak through.
Sprinkle your chopped peanuts on top and finish off with the salt.
Place in the fridge for several hours or overnight to firm up.
Cut up into the desired size and Enjoy!
FAQs
How To Store?
Place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator.
Can I swap out the peanuts for a different nut?
Definitely! I love using Cashews as well. Use your favorite!
Can I swap out the peanut butter for a different nut butter?
Yes! You can totally make this your own with whatever flavors you prefer!
Looking for more delicious recipes? Try these out!
Easy Banana Nut Muffins
Simple Homemade Fluffy Waffles
Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Smoothie
Easy Fluffy Pancakes
Triple Chocolate Protein Muffins
Chocolate Granola
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Salted Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Dates
These Salted Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Date Bites are amazing! They couldn’t be easier to make and are a great option to satisfy the sweet tooth! This is a treat you can feel good about indulging in and enjoy for a sweet snack any day of the week!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 tbsp. unrefined coconut oil
- 12 pitted dates
- 1/4 cup unsweetened peanut butter
- 2 tbsp. chopped cashews
- 1/2 tsp. Celtic salt
Instructions
- Prep your baking pan with your parchment paper laid out on it. Gather all of your ingredients.
- Melt your chocolate and coconut oil together. You can do this on the stovetop in a double broiler or in the microwave, stirring every 15 - 30 seconds.
- Spread out a thin layer of chocolate on your parchment paper. About an 8x8 square roughly.
- Open your dates to where they are basically open faced, still connected on one side and lay them side by side on the chocolate.
- Gently spread your peanut butter over your dates.
- Drizzle the rest of your chocolate over the top of your peanut butter. You can spread it to cover it completely or you can let peanut butter peak through.
- Sprinkle your chopped peanuts on top and finish off with the salt.
- Place in the fridge for several hours or overnight to firm up.
- Cut up into the desired size and enjoy!
