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Smashed Dates

Delicious Smashed Dates with Peanut Butter and Chocolate Bliss

Smashed Dates are a vegan, gluten-free treat combining rich peanut butter and melted chocolate in a quick, delightful snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 bites
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Treats
  • 12 pieces Medjool Dates If using dried dates, soak them first.
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Peanut Butter Substitute with almond or sunflower seed butter if needed.
  • 1 cup Melted Chocolate Chips Ensure the chocolate is vegan.

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare your workspace by gathering your ingredients and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Slice each medjool date lengthwise and remove the pit.
  3. Lay the pitted dates flat on the baking sheet and gently smash each date to your desired thickness.
  4. Spread a generous layer of peanut butter over each smashed date.
  5. Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until smooth.
  6. Drizzle the melted chocolate over each date topped with peanut butter.
  7. Chill the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to firm up the chocolate.
  8. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt before serving, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.

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