Healthy “Snickers” Stuffed Dates (PB, Pecans, Dark Chocolate, Sea Salt)

Prep Time: 15 mins Chilling Time: 35-50 mins Total Time: 50-65 mins Yield: 10-12 bites

A healthier take on the classic Snickers bar, featuring Medjool dates stuffed with salted peanut butter, pecans, and coated in dark chocolate.

Ingredients

• 10–12 Medjool dates, pitted
• 3–4 tablespoons natural peanut butter
• 2–3 tablespoons chopped pecans
• 80–100 g dark chocolate (70%+), chopped or chips
• 1–2 teaspoons neutral or coconut oil (optional, for smoother melting)
• ¼–½ teaspoon fine sea salt (for the filling)
• Flaky sea salt for sprinkling on top

Instructions

1. Prep the dates: Slice each date on one side and remove the pit. Open gently like a little pocket.
2. Season the filling: In a small bowl, mix the peanut butter with ¼–½ teaspoon fine sea salt (adjust to taste).
3. Fill: Add ~½–1 teaspoon salted peanut butter into each date. Sprinkle chopped pecans over the peanut butter and press lightly so they stick.
4. Chill: Place stuffed dates on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate or freeze for 15–20 minutes.
5. Melt chocolate: Melt dark chocolate (and optional oil) until smooth.
6. Coat: Dip each stuffed date in chocolate with a fork, letting excess drip off. Place back on parchment.
7. Finish with sea salt: While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt on top of each.
8. Set & store: Refrigerate until the chocolate hardens (20–30 minutes). Store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 1 week.