Smashed Dates (Peanut Butter And Chocolate Recipe)

These smashed dates with peanut butter and chocolate are a quick, no-bake treat that tastes like a homemade candy bar. Sweet Medjool dates, creamy peanut butter, rich melted chocolate, and flaky sea salt create the perfect sweet and salty bite. Keep them in the fridge or freezer for an easy snack when cravings hit.

Smashed Dates Recipe

If you haven’t smashed a date yet… what are we even doing.

This is one of those “why does this taste illegal?” snacks. Soft, caramel-y dates pressed flat, filled with creamy peanut butter, dunked or drizzled in melted chocolate, and finished with flaky sea salt. Sweet. Salty. Chewy. Crunchy.

It’s giving homemade Snickers energy… but way easier. No baking. No complicated steps. Just five minutes and a fridge.

I keep these in the freezer for when the 8pm sweet tooth hits. Dangerous. In the best way.

If you love dates you may also enjoy my Butter Stuffed Dates or my Snickers Date Bark.

Simple Ingredients For The Smashed Dates Recipe

You will need the following ingredients listed below to make this viral sweet treat (the exact measurements, nutritional information and full recipe are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post):

• Medjool dates – Soft and caramel-like. These work best because they’re large and naturally sticky. If they’re dry, soak in warm water for 5–10 minutes and pat dry.
• Peanut butter – Creamy works best for spreading. Natural peanut butter is great, but any kind you love will work. Swap for almond or cashew butter if needed.
• Chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate – Melted for dipping or drizzling. Dark chocolate balances the sweetness perfectly, but milk chocolate works too.
• Flaky sea salt – Don’t skip this. It takes them from good to elite.
• Optional – peanuts, other nuts of choice, sprinkles, coconut flakes, etc.

How To Make

1. Slice each date lengthwise and remove the pit if needed. Place on a parchment-lined tray.
2. Use the bottom of a glass to gently press each date flat into a disc shape.
3. Spoon a small amount of peanut butter onto each flattened date and spread evenly.
4. Melt chocolate in the microwave in 20–30 second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
5. Spoon melted chocolate over each date, covering the peanut butter layer. You can fully coat or just drizzle.
6. Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt over the top while the chocolate is still warm.
7. Refrigerate for about 20–30 minutes or freeze for 10–15 minutes until set.

Tips And Tricks For Best Results

• Use room temperature peanut butter so it spreads easily.
• If your dates are very sticky, lightly oil the bottom of your glass before smashing.
• Add crushed peanuts on top for crunch.
• Store in the freezer if you like a firmer, candy-bar texture.

Storing Leftovers

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

For a firmer bite, keep them in the freezer and let sit at room temperature for a few minutes before eating.

Other Delicious Healthy Treats You May Enjoy Trying!

• Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Proteins Cookies
• 2 Ingredient Protein Pudding
• Vegan Gluten Free Protein Bar With Dark Chocolate
• Healthy Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
• Healthy High Protein Strawberry Cheesecake Bites
• Superfood Protein Breakfast Cookies (Gluten Free & Dairy Free)

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