If you are looking for a snack or dessert that’s both ridiculously easy and impossibly delicious, let me introduce you to Coconut Butter Stuffed Dates. They are sweet, salty, creamy, and all-around magical – a treat so simple yet so satisfying, it feels like cheating.

With just three ingredients—Medjool dates, coconut butter and protein powder – you can create a snack that looks fancy enough for a dinner party but takes less time to make than your morning coffee.

To take it up a level the recipe gives you the option of drizzling melted chocolate over the stuffed dates or dipping them half way into the chocolate to add a decadent touch. Oh my!

Medjool dates are the unsung heroes of the snack world. Naturally sweet with a caramel-like flavor and a soft, chewy texture, they are basically nature’s candy. But when you pair them with rich, creamy coconut butter and a pinch of coarse salt? That’s when the magic happens.

Dates give this recipe incredible flavour and encase the coconut butter for the ultimate deliciousness. Dates are also loaded with fibre, potassium, magnesium, and antioxidants.

Naturally Sweetened! You will love the natural sweetness from the dates in this recipe! Plus they contain minerals and vitamins to support brain, digestive, and heart health and protect against disease. You don’t get that from sugar laden store bought candy – nothing to see there but empty calories.

The salt enhances the sweetness of the dates, the coconut butter adds a luxurious richness, and together they create a perfectly balanced bite that will leave your taste buds doing a happy dance. These little bites of joy are versatile, too. Serve them as a party appetizer or dessert at a family gathering or BBQ, or keep a stash in your fridge for when those sweet-and-salty cravings strike.

No baking, no fancy equipment – just slice, stuff, sprinkle, dip and enjoy. It proves the adage that sometimes the most simple treats are the best. These snacks are perfect to carry with you wherever you go so that you can enjoy a quick pick me up that is healthy and free of chemicals and sugar.

High in nutrients – One of the reasons why candy has been deemed “unhealthy” is because it typically lacks nutrients that work to keep our blood sugar balanced, hormones happy and provide an overall feeling of satiation, hence why most of the time we are still hungry after consuming.

This healthier stuffed date recipe sneaks in a ton of nutrients to help keep us satisfied. It has an optimal balance of macro-nutrients (protein, healthy carbs and fats + fiber) unlike pretty much all store bought candy.

Velvety chewy and smooth date coconut candy that looks a picture of yum! Its the perfect treat if you love coconut like I do.  I’m obsessed with coconuts, they are my favorite ingredient in desserts and healthy snacks.

The world is going coconuts. Following the popularity of coconut water, a broad spectrum of foods derived from the humble coconut is available. It now comes in a variety of forms from water to milk, cream, butter, sugar, oil, flour, fine or coarse shredded allowing for a variety of creative ways to add coconut to a healthy diet.

Coconut contains a unique type of medium chain saturated fat called lauric acid that research shows raises HDL or “good” cholesterol levels, which lowers overall heart disease risk.

As a plant food, coconuts also contain disease-fighting phytochemicals or antioxidants. Research suggests that coconut products helps boost metabolism which is helpful if excess body fat needs to be lost. Just one scoop of coconut oil delivers a wide-range of healing properties. Produced in its most natural state, coconut oil will benefit you, your children and your pets. I put some into my dogs dinner regularly.

Whether you have chronic fatigue, weight problems, digestive or skin issues or just want to give your body a good cleanse and boost your energy, coconut in any of its forms is so good for you. People trying to reduce their sugar intake often complain about the lack of sweets in their quest to get healthier. That’s because a low-carb way of eating is very focused on eliminating harmful sugar from your diet. But there are options for that lingering sweet tooth in your life.

Hence this healthy date candy is both low-carb and packed with healthy fats and antioxidants. Eating more healthy fats is a great way to help satisfying your sweet cravings without the sugar. These little delights are the perfect addition to any healthy eating plan.

Yes siree, this stuffed date protein candy is super rich, uber-decadent – but secretly healthy and guilt-free!  Yup, that means no butter, no white sugar and no sweetened condensed milk…  just pure, fudgy, nutty, chocolatey goodness.

They taste amazing because they are made with the highest quality dates and filled with creamy coconut butter – the epitome of a guilt-free sweet treat to satisfy your sweet tooth, give yourself an energy boost and all without compromising your commitment to your health.

Why you will love this stuffed date snack recipe:

Perfectly Balanced: Sweet, creamy, and salty, these dates hit every flavor note.

Ridiculously Easy: No baking, no fuss — just slice, stuff, and sprinkle.

Snack or Dessert: Enjoy them as a midday treat, a party appetizer, or a post-dinner indulgence.

Fancy Yet Fuss-Free: They look and taste like a gourmet treat but take less than 5 minutes to make.

If you are wondering if these are a good option for blood sugar management. Dates are high in natural sugars but paired with healthy fats like coconut butter and the addition of protein, they have a slower impact on blood sugar, making them a balanced sweet snack.

These dates rely on natural sugars and contain no added sugar, making them a healthier option for satisfying your sweet cravings without sending your blood sugar levels into orbit.

Coconut Butter Protein Stuffed Dates

Sweet, creamy, and salty perfection! These coconut butter-stuffed Medjool dates are the ultimate quick and indulgent snack or dessert. Sweet, and gooey, they are easy to make with wholesome, simple ingredients, plus they incorporate your fave protein powder as an added bonus!

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword clean eating candy, clean eating dessert or snack, coconut butter protein stuffed dates, healthy stuffed protein dates, protein stuffed dates

Servings 16

Ingredients

• 16-20 Medjool dates
• 1/2 cup coconut butter, store bought or healthy homemade recipe below in notes
• 1/4 cup protein or collagen peptides powder, vanilla or plain
• 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

Optional Chocolate Drizzle & Toppings

• 1/4 cup chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil
• Desiccated coconut
• Flaky salt

Instructions

• If you are going to make your own healthy coconut butter, do this first so its ready to go when you wish to fill the dates. Recipe link below in notes.

  Place the jar of coconut butter in a bowl of hot water to warm and soften. Or give a burst or two of 20 seconds in the microwave. (If you live in a hot climate you would not need to do this).

  Use a paring knife to cut the dates open lengthwise. Remove the pits.

  In a small mixing bowl, mix the (softened) coconut butter, protein powder, and honey. Use a spoon to stuff the dates with the coconut butter protein mixture. Fill each date with about 1/2 tablespoon of coconut butter.

  Transfer the dates to a parchment lined baking sheet.

Optional Chocolate Coating Or Drizzle 

• Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in small dish and microwave with 20 second bursts stirring between each one until melted and smooth.

  Or use double boiler method - (pot of boiling water with a bowl resting on top) melt the chocolate chips and the coconut oil together.

  Dip the filled dates halfway in the melted chocolate or drizzle it over with a spoon. Then, sprinkle them with flaky salt and more coconut if desired.

  Transfer the dates to the fridge and chill for at least one hour, or freeze for at least fifteen minutes before enjoying.

  Keep them in a container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks to grab whenever you need a quick snack/dessert!

Notes

Homemade Coconut Butter

If you are anywhere near the health food or fitness circles, you have no doubt heard of coconut oil by now. But have you ever heard of coconut butter? Oh my gosh is it good. It tastes like the most delicious, decadent, oh-so-bad-for-you treat. Except, it’s not. It’s actually good for you. In fact, coconut butter packs a boatload of benefits:

It’s rich in lauric acid, which boosts immunity and destroys harmful bacteria, viruses, and funguses.

It actually boosts your metabolism, which aids in weight loss and increases energy levels.

Its a superb ingredient for protecting and replenishing the hair and skin

It’s packed with healthy fats, so you feel full longer.

It’s full of essential amino acids, calcium, and magnesium.

Basically, coconut butter is just plain awesome. It’s so creamy, buttery, naturally sweet and full of nutrients, and it’s hard to believe that this tasty Homemade Coconut Butter from Scratch is made with one ingredient! You may not know this, but a jar of high-quality coconut butter can be expensive.

Yes, that is one of the reasons that you should make you own - it’s unbelievably easy. Besides being incredibly good for you, coconut butter greatly enhances the creamy texture of desserts, smoothies, ice creams, fudge and hot beverages. Even a spoonful out of the jar is not a bad thing.  😊

Once you start using it, you'll find many other ways to sneak it into your diet.

Go here for the recipe:  Homemade Coconut Butter  

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