Peanut Butter & Chia Jam Stuffed Dates
Introducing your new favorite snack: medjool dates stuffed with peanut butter, homemade chia jam and sprinkled with dark chocolate. These stuffed dates are the perfect healthy treat!
Whenever my sweet tooth hits, I know exactly what I’m reaching for: one (or two) of these Peanut Butter & Chia Jam Stuffed Dates. They’re the perfect bite-sized treat, sweet + salty, made with nutritious ingredients and incredibly delicious.
Peanut butter and jelly is one of the most notorious flavor combinations. This recipe is a bit of a twist on the classic PB&J. Instead of using jelly as a counterpart to the peanut butter, we’re making homemade chia jam. Not only is the chia jam delicious, but it’s also better for you, since it has added nutrients thanks to the chia seeds!
This easy recipe is perfect for when you’re craving something sweet and wholesome but don’t have much time. You only need 4 ingredients to make these stuffed dates, including: dates, peanut butter, chia jam, and dark chocolate. The dates are stuffed with peanut butter and chia jam, then sprinkled with dark chocolate chunks. Sometimes I garnish with hemp seeds too for some added protein.
Of course, no baking is required in this recipe (except preparing the chia jam on the stovetop). It’s vegan, gluten-free and refined sugar-free. I think you’ll love it!
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Dates, dates, dates!
If you couldn’t tell already, I’m a huge fan of dates, especially stuffed dates. Dates are my favorite natural sweetener to use when baking. This recipe uses medjool dates for a naturally sweet base.
Why You’ll Love These Stuffed Dates
- Wholesome ingredients – this recipe is made with just 4 wholesome ingredients to provide a healthier alternative that tastes just like a candy bar!
- Easy to make – just stuff dates with peanut butter, chia jam, and top with chocolate! Store these delicious bites in the fridge (or freezer for longer) for whenever that craving strikes.
- Incredibly delicious – sweetness from the dates, saltiness from the peanuts, fruitiness from the chia jam, and richness from the chocolate. Is there anything better?
Ingredients needed
- Medjool Dates – It’s important to use medjool dates as opposed to other types of dates since medjool dates are super sweet.
- Peanut Butter – I use natural peanut butter with peanuts as the only ingredient. If you’re allergic to peanut butter, you can swap for another nut or seed butter.
- Chia Jam – a nutritious alternative to store-bought jelly. If you don’t have time to make chia jam, you can use store-bought.
- Dark Chocolate – Use your favorite dark chocolate bar or chocolate chips.
Ready in Two Simple Steps
- Step 1 – make the chia jam and place in the fridge to set.
- Step 2 – if your dates still have the pit in them, cut a slice down the middle of each date and remove the pit. Fill the dates with peanut butter, chia jam, and sprinkle with chopped dark chocolate. Enjoy right away!
Peanut Butter & Chia Jam Stuffed Dates
Ingredients
- 8 medjool dates, pitted
- 8 teaspoons peanut butter, 1 tsp for each date
- 8 teaspoons chia jam, 1 tsp for each date
- dark chocolate, chopped
Instructions
- Follow the instructions to make the chia jam here.
- If your dates still have the pit in them, cut a slice down the middle of each date and remove the pit. Place them on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Fill the center of each date with 1 teaspoon of peanut butter, followed by 1 teaspoon of the chia jam.
- Sprinkle with chopped dark chocolate chunks. Enjoy!
