Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates with Walnuts
Peanut butter stuffed dates with walnuts are the easiest 5-minute, healthy snack or appetizer. Kids and adults alike love the sweet, gooey, and crunchy goodness.
A very low-key snack to make at the beginning of the week, or even a nice appetizer to serve alone or as part of a charcuterie board.
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- how to make peanut butter stuffed dates
- how to store PB stuffed dates
- Tips for stuffed dates with peanut butter & walnuts
- in a pinch instructions
- are penaut butter stuffed dates healthy?
- Which type of dates should I use for stuffing?
- peanut butter stuffed dates Serving Suggestions
- stuffed dates variations
- What to use dates for?
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how to make peanut butter stuffed dates
Anybody can make these dates – it’s even a fun snack for kids to make! The best part about this snack is how healthy it is, yet rich and decadent. I like to use this as a treat when I have a sweets craving.
stuffed date Ingredients
- Medjool dates – Medjool dates are best for this recipe because they are soft and gooey and large ebnough to stuff. They usually come with pits, but you might be able to get your hands on some pitted medjool dates like these ones.
- Peanut butter – I use creamy, natural peanut butter for this recipe, but crunchy is fine too. Any nut butter would work great as well!
- Walnuts – If you’re using walnuts (or any nut for that matter) make sure they’re finely chopped so they are small enough to sprinkle on top of the peanut butter.
- Flakey sea salt – I use Maldon’s flake sea salt for this recipe.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Set your oven to broil (optional step – only if you want to heat the dates up to make them nice and gooey!).
- Carefully slice the date in half without slicing all the way through the date. The pit will likely stop your knife. Remove the pit if you didn’t buy pitted dates.
- Pull the date apart slightly so the gap in the center is large enough to stuff.
- Use the tip of a spoon to scoop about 1 tsp of peanut butter and stuff the date with it. Use more or less depending on the size of the date (they will vary).
- Top with chopped walnuts and a sprinkle of flakey sea salt if desired.
- Place the stuffed dates on a baking sheet and in the oven on broil for about 2 minutes. Keep a close eye because you don’t want the walnuts to burn but you do want to heat the dates through. This takes about 2-3 minutes.
how to store PB stuffed dates
Storing peanut butter stuffed dates couldn’t be easier! You just need an airtight container, and then the choice is yours (see below for your options).
Room temperature
Since peanut butter stuffed dates use only ingredients that can be left at room temperature, you’re totally safe to store these in an airtight container at room temperature for at least 1 week.
Refrigerator
If you stuff your dates with something that needs to be stored in the refrigerator (like cream cheese), then you’ll want to store it in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
You could also store your peanut butter stuffed dates in the refrigerator if you like them cold!
Freezer
Frozen peanut butter stuffed dates are the perfect hot summer day treat! Simply make your dates as directed above and store them in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 month. When you’re ready to eat, simply pop out and enjoy after they’ve had a chance to slightly defrost.
Tips for stuffed dates with peanut butter & walnuts
- Right sized gap – Make a gap large enough to stuff your peanut butter, but not too large to completely split the date in half.
- Customize – See the variations section below to customize these dates to fit your family’s taste buds!
- Heat up – I love dates when they’re heated up because they become gooey and rich like fudge. You can either heat them in the oven on broil or the microwave. Either way, these dates don’t take much time to heat up so keep a close eye.
in a pinch instructions
If you’re in a pinch, there’s no need to heat the dates up. Simply stuff and go!
are penaut butter stuffed dates healthy?
Dates have tons of proven health benefits! They are rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber and contain antioxidants. Dates are a natural sweetener and are a healthy way to satisfy a sweet tooth, or sweeten your food.
The peanut butter and walnuts in the dates add protein and healthy fats to help release the sugars more slowly into your bloodstream and satisfy your hunger longer.
Which type of dates should I use for stuffing?
The best dates for stuffing are Medjool dates since they are soft and gooey and large enough to fit a good amount of stuffing into.
peanut butter stuffed dates Serving Suggestions
- Healthy snack – heated or frozen
- Fun appetizer – add cute toothpicks into the center for easy grabbing
- Make ahead – make a bunch ahead of time and either store at room temperature or freeze for later.
stuffed dates variations
This could be the longest list of all time if I gave you all the possibilities for how to stuff and top your dates. Here are just a few fun ideas in both sweet and savory options.
What to stuff dates with
- Almond butter
- cream cheese
- Tahini
- Mascarpone
- Pretzel nugget
- Walnuts, pecans, almonds, etc.
- Cheese chunk and piece of lettuce
- Brie
- Goat cheese
What to top stuffed dates with
- Pomegranate seeds
- Chocolate chips
- Drizzled or dipped in melted chocolate
- Coconut flakes
- Crushed pistachios (or any crushed nuts)
- Wrapped in bacon
- Drizzled with honey
- Cacao nibs
- Rolled in sugar
- Rolled in cocoa or cacao powder
What to use dates for?
Dates have so many interesting uses! Here are some novel ideas for you.
Use as a sweetener
- I like to pop a couple in smoothies to act as a natural sweetener instead of honey.
- Sweeten brownies or other baked goods.
- Make homemade energy balls or bars.
Snacks
- Eat them as is as a high-fiber, sweet snack.
- Stuff them for an even better snack experience! Make them sweet or savory.
Appetizer
- Stuff with cheese and wrap with bacon for a delicious hors d’oeuvre.
Breakfast
- Chop up the dates and sprinkle on your granola, yogurt, or oatmeal in place of other dried fruit.
Lunch & Dinner
- Toss chopped dates with roasted vegetables and bacon using my delicious recipe here for the perfect side dish.
- Toss them into a large kale salad.
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peanut butter stuffed dates faq
Stuff dates with one of your favorite foods (like cheese or peanut butter). This will help you to acquire the taste for dates while eating something you truly enjoy.
You can pair sweet or salty foods with dates. Since medjool dates are quite sweet, the contrast of salty foods is delicious. Peanut butter and cheese are favorites to stuff dates with.
Dates are of Middle Eastern origin and grow on large trees called date palms.
You can freeze stuffed dates (depending on what they’re stuffed with). Most of the time, if you stuff your dates with something that can also be frozen, you’re safe to freeze your stuffed dates.
3-6 dates per day provide the benefits of dates without overindulging. Too much of a good thing is never a good thing.
Since dates are high in fiber, your may notice an increase in bowel movements.
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Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates with Walnuts
Ingredients
- 15 medjool dates pitted
- 15 tsp peanut butter creamy or crunchy works fine
- 1/4 cup walnuts optional, finely chopped
- 1 tsp flakey sea salt optional, I like Maldon's
Instructions
- Set your oven to broil (optional step – only if you want to heat the dates up to make them nice and gooey!).
- Carefully slice the date in half without slicing all the way through the date. The pit will likely stop your knife. Remove the pit if you didn't buy pitted dates.
- Pull the date apart slightly so the gap in the center is large enough to stuff.
- Use the tip of a spoon to scoop about 1 tsp of peanut butter and stuff the date with it. Use more or less depending on the size of the date (they will vary).
- Top with chopped walnuts and a sprinkle of flakey sea salt if desired.
- Place the stuffed dates on a baking sheet and in the oven on broil for about 2 minutes. Keep a close eye because you don't want the walnuts to burn but you do want to heat the dates through. This takes about 2-3 minutes.
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Notes
how to store PB stuffed dates
Storing peanut butter stuffed dates couldn’t be easier! You just need an airtight container, and then the choice is yours (see below for your options).Room temperature
Since peanut butter stuffed dates use only ingredients that can be left at room temperature, you’re totally safe to store these in an airtight container at room temperature for at least 1 week.Refrigerator
If you stuff your dates with something that needs to be stored in the refrigerator (like cream cheese), then you’ll want to store it in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. You could also store your peanut butter stuffed dates in the refrigerator if you like them cold!Freezer
Frozen peanut butter stuffed dates are the perfect hot summer day treat! Simply make your dates as directed above and store them in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 month. When you’re ready to eat, simply pop out and enjoy after they’ve had a chance to slightly defrost.Tips for stuffed dates with peanut butter & walnuts
- Right-sized gap – Make a gap large enough to stuff your peanut butter, but not too large to completely split the date in half.
- Customize – See the variations section below to customize these dates to fit your family’s taste buds!
- Heat up – I love dates when they’re heated up because they become gooey and rich like fudge. You can either heat them in the oven on broil or the microwave. Either way, these dates don’t take much time to heat up so keep a close eye.
in a pinch instructions
If you’re in a pinch, there’s no need to heat the dates up. Simply stuff and go!About Me
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