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Smashed Dates with Peanut Butter, Chocolate, and Sea Salt Recipe

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Smashed Dates with Peanut Butter and Chocolate is a quick and delicious no-bake treat featuring sweet Medjool dates flattened and topped with creamy peanut butter, then drizzled with smooth melted dark chocolate and finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. Perfect for a healthy snack or a simple dessert that combines natural sweetness with rich flavors.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 9 Medjool dates
  • 1/4 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
  • Flaky coarse salt (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Dates: Slice each Medjool date lengthwise and carefully remove the pit if necessary. Arrange the pitted dates on a parchment-lined tray to prepare for smashing.
  2. Smash Dates: Using the bottom of a glass, gently press each date flat into a disc shape. This creates a base to add the peanut butter layer.
  3. Add Peanut Butter: Spoon a small amount of creamy or crunchy peanut butter onto each flattened date and evenly spread it to cover the surface.
  4. Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate chips by heating in 20 to 30-second intervals, stirring well between each heating until the chocolate is smooth and fully melted.
  5. Coat Dates: Spoon the melted chocolate over each peanut butter-topped date, either completely covering them or drizzling the chocolate for a decorative effect.
  6. Sprinkle Salt: While the chocolate is still warm, sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt over each date for a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors.
  7. Set the Chocolate: Place the dates in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes or in the freezer for 10 to 15 minutes until the chocolate has fully set.

Notes

  • Use Medjool dates for their soft texture and natural sweetness.
  • Peanut butter can be substituted with almond or cashew butter for a different nutty flavor.
  • Adjust the amount of flaky sea salt to taste for a stronger or milder salty contrast.
  • Store the finished dates in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  • These treats are naturally gluten-free.

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