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Smashed Protein Date Bites

Date bark meets stuffed dates in a new sweet snack: smashed dates! With a caramel-y base, creamy “nutty” middle, and salted chocolate shell. These smashed stuffed protein dates have the same nostalgic flavors as the beloved snickers candy bar but are made with better-for-you ingredients and come together in no time!
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating
Keyword clean eating candy, clean eating dessert or snack, healthy date candy, healthy date caramels, healthy date chocolate protein bites no bake, protein date snacks, smashed protein date bites
Servings 12

Ingredients

  • 12 dates - pitted
  • 1/2 cup peanut (or any other nut or seed) butter
  • Peanuts – roasted, crushed (optional)
  • Flaky sea salt - optional

Chocolate Topping

  • 3/4 cup chocolate chips
  • 2 teaspoons coconut oil

Instructions

  • Open the dates and remove the pit and place them on a baking sheet.
    Smash. Use the bottom of a glass or a jar to smash them down. I recommend placing some parchment paper over top of the dates to prevent them from sticking.
    Tops:  Line both side of the dates with parchment paper when smashing the dates to prevent sticking - no mess, no fuss!
    Smash the dates thin for more topping space. A flatter date gives you more surface area for your favorite toppings. Prefer a sweeter,chewier bite? Lightly press instead.
    Top each flattened date with a spoonful of peanut butter. Make sure to cover the top of the date evenly. Next melt the chocolate topping,

Chocolate Topping

  • 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.
    Pour a spoonful of melted chocolate over each date, letting it cascade over the peanut butter layer. Sprinkle crushed peanuts and flaky sea salt for a salty treat, if desired.
    Place the tray in the fridge or freezer for 30 minutes to an hour until the chocolate hardens.
    Store the bites in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer to keep them fresh. They will last up to a week in the fridge and longer in the freezer.
    If stored in the fridge, let the bites sit at room temperature for a few minutes before enjoying for the best chewy texture.
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