Peanut Butter Chocolate Dates

Dates filled with peanut butter

Mmmmm... I am addicted to these. Being healthy can still be a lot of fun! I know there is some controversy over peanut butter (it may contain mould as peanuts are groundnuts) but these are worth it to me as most peanut butter is tested and regulated. You can of course use almond butter if you prefer. I am going to experiment with adding raspberries and plant-based ice-cream too!

Recipe

9-10 dates

100g raw chocolate (I will post a simple recipe separately soon, but you can also use a bar of chocolate that you like and melt it in a bain-marie. I suggest using 90-100% dark so that you avoid as much sugar as possible, the dates are sweet enough!)

Approximately 9 teaspoons of peanut butter (I use pure peanut butter with no sugar or other additives)

Peanut butter filled dates covered in dark chocolate

Instructions

Pit the dates and fill with peanut butter, about a level teaspoon each depending on your preference and the size of the date.

Make the raw chocolate (or melt the bar*) and coat each date in the chocolate. Place them on baking paper on something solid like a chopping board that makes them easy to transfer to the fridge.

*use a bain-marie - container of hot water that surrounds another dish to melt ingredients slowly and evenly, without direct heat. I use a glass bowl in a saucepan of hot water.

Health Benefits

This combination of raw chocolate, dates and pure peanut butter creates a nutrient-dense treat that supports both physical and mental wellbeing. The raw chocolate provides antioxidants and magnesium, which help protect cells from oxidative stress, support heart health and promote relaxation. Dates offer natural sweetness along with fibre, vitamins and minerals that aid digestion, provide sustained energy, and help maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Peanut butter contributes healthy unsaturated fats and protein, supporting muscle function, satiety and stable energy. Together, these ingredients form a wholesome snack that nourishes the body, boosts mood and provides a satisfying, energising and guilt-free indulgence!