These nut butter protein stuffed dates will quickly become your new favorite healthy treat! Dates are just one of those snack cabinet staples I can’t live without. In my quest to find healthier snacks, I have started buying more dates as I love to use dates as a base in most of my snack balls, no-bake bars, or if I need a natural sweetener in a cookie or frosting.

They are little morsels of natural sugar and a great alternative to refined sugars. You don’t need many dates to make something sweet! Dates are a great snack on their own and they are high in fiber, rich in antioxidants, great for heart health and they provide a little energy boost thanks to the natural sugars.

They are little morsels of sweetness and a great alternative to refined sugars. The dried fruit has a caramel-like flavour that can also help reduce cravings for sugary snacks. I’m always on the hunt though for creative ways to dress up my dates, and I just knew these stuffed dates would be delicious!

Stuffed dates are the best, whether they are sweet or savory. Not only are they incredibly easy to make but the stuffing possibilities are endless. My favorite stuffing combinations are dates with peanut butter or almond butter and dates with tahini (sesame seed paste).

And holy yum, these are gooood! I love everything about them. Maybe I am biased, but biting into the creamy center and the caramel explosion that bursts in your mouth… gimme seconds!

For big on flavor and easy to make sweet treats, you can’t go past these no bake delights. Add it to your dessert menu for easy entertaining! After all, when it comes to cooking, we spend so much time in our kitchens whipping up everyday meals. So a delicious dessert that you can create quickly and easily is always a welcoming addition to the menu.

I usually top mine with some melted dark chocolate, chopped roasted peanuts and sea salt. It’s the perfect marriage of sweet, salty, slightly nutty, and so, so delish. Dates also pair well with apples and cheese and some people love them wrapped in bacon, but today were focusing on somethin’ sweet!

Why you will love these stuffed dates:

Natures candy! Dates become caramel-like when frozen. They are ooey, gooey, sweet, and curb any sweet tooth!
Easy to make – Stuffed dates can be made in 10-15 minutes and only require a handful of ingredients.
They keep well – Store stuffed dates in the freezer as a healthy meal prep snack/treat for the week!

These stuffed dates are basically like a candy bar, but made with really healthy and wholesome ingredients you can feel good about eating. Chewy dates are perfect for mimicking a gooey, caramel filling. Its so simple to open them out so a little pocket is formed then you fill them with a  nut butter, yogurt, protein powder mixture. It’s a lush sweet treat you won’t be able to resist.

You may be wondering. are dates healthy?

More tender and juicier than prunes and raisins, dates are not only delicious but packed with nutrients. They are a great source of Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Iron, Potassium, and Vitamin B6. They also pack in some fiber, with 7g per serving (the same amount of fiber as half a cup of lentils!) Shockingly, a serving of Medjool dates contain over 3g protein as well.

The antioxidants in dates can fight free radicals, which can help prevent chronic disease. The fiber content has been shown to improve hearth health, keep blood sugar levels steady, prevent weight gain and obesity, and reduce the risk of colon cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. Dates have also been shown to improve gut health, skin health, and brain health. So, long story short, they are a delicious way to boost your health!

These stuffed dates are divine – dangerously moreish, in fact. They are the epitome of ‘low-key fancy’: simple enough for a weekday pick-me-up, yet elegant enough to impress guests when entertaining.

The caramel-like Medjool dates are the star of the show, serving as the perfect vessel for a range of flavours and ingredients. Try different nut butters, add some nuts or freeze-dried fruits or different flavored yogurt or protein powder. Melt some chocolate and dunk them half in or fully in, or drizzle it over them. There really is no rules and you might create a masterpiece with your choices.

The more easy, no bake, no brainer, minimum effort recipes and snack/dessert options we have in our recipe repertoire the better. If you have a craving for something sweet and want to quickly satisfy it, reach for one of these bad boys hidden in your freezer and enjoy immediately! Once you are hooked, making snack or dessert recipes with dates will quickly become one of your favourite ways to satisfy a sweet tooth.

This trending recipe combines the classic flavors of dates, nut butter, and yogurt creating a snack that’s both satisfying and nutritious – the magic that is simply irresistible. Hope you love ‘em as much as my family does.

Enjoy for a sweet snack or simple dessert any day of the week!

Nut Butter Stuffed Protein Dates

These healthy candy-like protein stuffed dates are incredible, while being made with a handful of nourishing ingredients. Creamy yogurt filling is stuffed into Medjool dates and then covered in chocolate. When frozen, the dates become caramel-like and are absolute heaven! Think, natures Snickers Bar!

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword clean eating candy recipe, clean eating dessert or snack, healthy nut butter stuffed dates, healthy stuffed dates, healthy stuffed protein dates, nut butter stuffed protein dates, stuffed date snack

Servings 12

Ingredients

• 12 Medjool dates
• 1/2 cup nut butter (I used almond butter, but you could also use peanut butter, cashew butter, tahini (sesame seed paste) or coconut butter)
• 1/4 cup thick Greek-style yogurt, plain or vanilla
• 1 scoop protein or collagen peptides powder

Chocolate Coating

• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil
• 1/2 cup roasted, salted peanuts, chopped

Instructions

• If your nut butter is firm, microwave it for 7-15 seconds until it runs more smoothly. Add the protein powder and stir until evenly combined.

  Cut the dates open and remove pit (if you have already pitted dates, you can skip this step).

  Fill each date with a teaspoon or so of the filling.  

  Melt the chocolate next for the coating.

Chocolate Coating

• Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in small dish and microwave with 15 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.

  Once the chocolate is melted, you can either dip the date completely or dip half. I like to dip half because I think it’s the perfect balance of flavors.

  Or you can simple drizzle the melted chocolate over the dates with a spoon.

  Sprinkle the chopped peanuts on top of the dates and sprinkle with flaky salt if desired.

  Place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes for the chocolate to set before serving.

  Store in fridge for up to 1 week or freezer for up to 3 months.

  Note: The longer they are in the freezer, the more caramel-like the dates become. They get super gooey!)

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