If you’re looking for a healthier snack to satisfy your sweet tooth, then look no further. These Peanut Butter Date Bites are the perfect treat. High in protein and naturally sweetened with dates and a touch of maple syrup, they are the perfect snack when you want something sweet without all the guilt.
Why You Will Love These Peanut Butter Date Bites:
- Naturally Sweetened: No processed sugar here. These bite sized treats are sweetened with Medjool dates and maple syrup giving them a warm and caramel like sweetness.
- Quick Energy Boost: the combination of dates which are high in carbohydrates and peanut butter which is a good source of protein, makes these little bites perfect for a pre workout snack, mid day energy boost or just a healthier sweet treat.
- Easy To Make:: These little bites sized treats come together easily with just a few simple ingredients, most of which you probable already have in your kitchen.
- Sweet Treat Without All The Guilt: If you’re going to have a sweet treat, why not have one that is nutrient rich with things like high protein, high fiber, and high antioxidants, which helps prevent chronic diseases.
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What You Will Need To Make Peanut Butter Date Bites
Equipment:
- Glass Mixing Bowls: Having mixing bowls in a variety of sizes helps in the preparation of this recipe. I prefer glass mixing bowls because they are easy to clean and they do not have any reaction to acidic ingredients which could change the flavor of your recipe.
- Parchment Paper: Perfect for rolling out your dates and preventing them from sticking.
- Rolling Pin: Used for rolling the dates to create a base for these bites.
Ingredients:
- Medjool Dates: Pitted and placed down on a slice of parchment paper overlapping each other to form the base for these squares.
- Peanut Butter: I like to use a creamy all natural peanut butter.
- Pure Maple Syrup: For a touch of added sweetness.
- Almond Flour: Acts as a binder and holds these bites together while also adding a mild nutty flavor.
- Vanilla Extract: I always opt for pure vanilla extract due to its intense vanilla flavor.
- Peanuts: For a little added crunch.
- Bittersweet Chocolate: Used both for coating and chopped up and combined with the filling.
- Coconut Oil: A small amount melted into the chocolate will help make it smoother.
Peanut Butter Date Bites
Course: SnacksDifficulty: Easy20
servings20
minutesLoaded with protein and naturally sweetened with dates and a touch of pure maple syrup, these Peanut Butter Date Bites are the perfect sweet treat minus all the guilt.
Ingredients
16 Medjool Dates, pitted and flattened
1 Tablespoon Pure Maple Syrup
2 Tablespoons Almond Flour
1 1/2 Teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
1/3 Cup Peanuts Chopped
1/4 Cup Bittersweet Chocolate chopped
1 Cup bittersweet chocolate, for coating
1 Teaspoon Coconut Oil
Directions
- Add peanut butter, maple syrup, almond flour and vanilla extract together in a medium sized mixing bowl. Fold in the chopped peanuts and chocolate. Set to the side.
- Place pitted, flattened dates face down on a piece of parchment paper overlapping each other. Cover with a second piece of parchment paper and flatten with a rolling pin. Remove top layer of parchment paper.
- Top flattened dates with the peanut butter mix and spread to an even layer. Place in the freezer for 15 minutes to set up.
- Meanwhile, to make the chocolate coating, place the chopped chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl and microwave in 30 second intervals until melted and smooth.
- Remove the date peanut butter slab from the freezer and cut into 2’ x 2’ squares. Dip each square in the melted chocolate and place on a piece of parchment paper. Return to freezer to set.
- Store in an air tight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Enjoy.
