Smashed Dates with Peanut Butter and Chocolate: A Decadent Treat
A deliciously indulgent treat combining the natural sweetness of dates with creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 Medjool dates
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice the dates open and remove the pits.
- Fill each date with peanut butter.
- Place the filled dates on a baking sheet.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips on top of each date.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until the chocolate is melted.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
- Sprinkle with sea salt if desired and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, consider sprinkling chopped nuts on top.
- These can be served warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 date
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg