Looks like a candy bar, feels like a candy bar, and (almost) tastes like a candy bar! These peanut butter-stuffed, chocolate-covered dates are a healthier way to satisfy your candy cravings.

Makes: 16 dates, 16 servings

Serving Size: 1 date (29g)

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition Facts:  116 calories / 19.5g carbs / 1.5g protein / 3.5g fat

Ingredients:

• 16 (320g) medjool dates (pitted)
• 2 tablespoons (33g) peanut butter
• 4-ounces (113g) “Lily’s” dark chocolate baking bar
• Optional: ¼ cup crushed peanuts

Instructions:

1. Fill each date with approximately ½ teaspoon of peanut butter. Set aside.
2. Melt the chocolate in the microwave or over a double boiler. 
3. Using a fork or toothpick, dip each date into the chocolate until covered and set aside on a sheet of parchment paper or nonstick tray. Optional: garnish with an extra sprinkle of crushed peanuts or flaky sea salt.
4. Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes until chocolate is set.

Notes:

1. You can substitute peanut butter for any other nut butter.