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Recipe: Date Bites

by Dr. Stacy Sims

Mar 20, 2026

No-bake chocolate date bites—perfect for energy and recovery

“For a sweet pick-me-up any time you need it!” -SS

INGREDIENTS

10 medjool dates

⅓ cup natural peanut butter (or any nut or seed butter)

1 tbsp. protein powder

1 tsp. vanilla paste

½ cup chocolate chips (preferably dark chocolate)

1 tsp. coconut oil OR 2 tbsp. cacoa butter

3 tbsp. chopped peanuts (or any nuts or seeds)

INSTRUCTIONS

Servings: 10

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Line a baking sheet or plate with parchment paper. Gently open up each date to remove the pit, but don’t rip it in half; you want it to still hold together somewhat. Mix together the peanut butter, protein powder, and vanilla paste. Stuff about half a tablespoon of the peanut butter mixture into each date and lay them flat on the lined baking sheet.

Combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil (or cacao butter) in a small microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in between to prevent burning, until fully melted.

Drop a stuffed date into the melted chocolate and use a fork to roll it around, making sure it’s well coated in chocolate. Place the chocolate-covered date back on the parchment paper and sprinkle with some chopped peanuts. Repeat with all the remaining dates.

Place the baking sheet or plate in the freezer until the chocolate has set, about 15-30 minutes (if you can wait that long!). Serve straight from the freezer or allow to thaw for a few minutes.

Variation: Stuff the date with the peanut butter mixture and a square of dark chocolate instead of coating.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer to prevent melting, for up to 2 weeks.

NUTRITIONAL INFO (1 date bite):

Calories: ~226 kcal

Protein: ~4.2g

Fat: ~11.8g

Carbohydrates: ~25.6g

Fiber: ~3.6g

You can access a printable version of this recipe here.

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