Are you looking for a tasty, filling and easy-to-prepare snack? Try some dry chews Dates and peanut butter For a snack full of fiber and flavor!
Dates are one of my favorite secretly healthy snacks. They are sweet with a caramel flavor, so you almost feel like you are eating candy. But in reality, they are full of healthy benefits!
Why dating is good for you
Dates have important vitamins and minerals, are rich in antioxidants and rich in fiber. Dates can help with the following:
- Improved digestion: Dates are rich in fiber, so they help promote good digestion and help prevent constipation.
- Fight Disease: Dates contain natural antioxidants that have been shown to help fight diseases such as diabetes, some types of cancer, and heart disease.
- Promoting Brain Health: Dates have nutrients that help fight inflammation and may prevent plaque buildup in the brain.
(I am NOT a doctor, so while I enjoy pointing out the benefits of certain foods, please consult with your doctor about any food-related health concerns.)
These sweet dates are worth adding to your diet as they are nutritious AND delicious. Combine them with peanut butter, walnuts, and some flaky sea salt, and they’ll be even better! Honestly, it looks like I’m eating a Snickers bar or something, but this recipe has no added sugar!
Ingredients for dates with peanut butter
These date and peanut butter snacks come together in just a few minutes. You will need the following simple ingredients:
- Fresh Medjool dates (I use fresh pitted ones as they are softer and fresher)
- Creamy peanut butter (crunchy peanut butter works well too, but I prefer the texture of creamy PB with these dates)
- Walnut halves
- coarse sea salt
Review the recipe card below for exact quantities of each ingredient.
Recipe substitutions
- You can use natural peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter, or a different nut butter in place of regular peanut butter. The snacks are just as delicious!
- Use tahini for a nut-free version.
- You can use other dates besides Medjool dates. I prefer them because they are larger and sweeter, but any variety will work!
- Grate a bar of dark chocolate on top or add mini chocolate chips or melted chocolate if desired!
How to make dates and peanut butter
Make this satisfying snack in just a few easy steps!
- Using a sharp knife, carefully make a cut in the center of the date and remove the pit from each. Make sure you don’t cut the dates completely.
- Place a heaping teaspoon of peanut butter in the slot of the date.
- Top each date with half a walnut and sprinkle with a little coarse sea salt. Enjoy!
How to Store Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates
Store them in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator. They should last 4 to 5 days.
Can you freeze dates and peanut butter?
Yes, you can pop them in the freezer to enjoy on a hot summer day! Freeze them on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet until firm, then transfer them to a Ziploc bag for storage. Simply let them thaw for a few minutes on the counter before eating.
More snacks to try
If you enjoyed my dates and peanut butter recipe, next time try one of these quick and easy snack recipes to keep you and your family energized:
- These No-Bake Rice Krispies Granola Bars They are a perfect bite for breakfast on the go or as a snack. Soft, crunchy, and slightly sweet, they’re made with Rice Krispies cereal, honey, semisweet chocolate chips, oats, peanut butter, and coconut.
- Bacon Ranch Cookies They’re an easy snack packed with tasty cheesy flavor! Cheese Ritz Bits are baked with ranch seasoning and bacon bits for a fun movie snack or game day appetizer!
- Learn to do Cheese Crackers at home with this easy recipe. Made from scratch with real cheddar cheese, these homemade cheese crackers are a fantastic snack for kids.
- Popcorn with Cinnamon and Sugar It’s the perfect snack for movie nights, or to serve as an after school or anytime snack.
- Peanut Butter Popcorn Balls Made with PB2 Organic Powdered Peanut Butter, Popcorn, and Marshmallows are a fun treat for kids and adults alike! They are easy to prepare, fun to eat, and can be ready in less than an hour.
Everything related to peanut butter
I am obsessed with peanut butter! It’s creamy, salty, and goes perfectly with so many things (especially chocolate!). You’ll find tons of recipes that use peanut butter here on the blog. Here are some of my favorite PB treats:
If you try this peanut butter dates recipe or have any questions, let me know! Leave a comment and rate it below. I’d love to know what you think of this and all of my recipes!
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Dates and peanut butter
Looking for a tasty, filling, and easy-to-prepare snack? Try some chewy dried dates and peanut butter for a treat packed with fiber and flavor! They are great for an after school snack or to cheer you up anytime.
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Instructions
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Carefully pit each of the dates.
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Place a heaping teaspoon of peanut butter in the slot of the date.
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Top each date with half a walnut and sprinkle with a little coarse sea salt.
Grades
- *You can use pitted dates, but pitted dates will be softer and fresher.
- *You can substitute the peanut butter for almond butter or any nut butter, and it is just as delicious.
- You can also add some grated dark chocolate or mini chocolate chips if you like!
Nutrition
Service: 1service | Calories: 248calories | Carbohydrates: 40gram | Protein: 5gram | Fat: 10gram | Saturated fats: 2gram | Polyunsaturated fats: 3gram | Monounsaturated fats: 5gram | Sodium: 69mg | Potassium: 436mg | Fiber: 4gram | Sugar: 34gram | Vitamin A: 73UI | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg
