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Kiki Nelson’s Candy Bar Bites

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  • Makes 12 pieces
  • Serving size: 1 bite
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If you’ve never tried the magical combination of dates, chocolate, and peanut butter, you’re in for a treat! Dreamed up by Plantiful Kiki blogger Kiki Nelson, these quick, chewy chocolate date bites deliver that classic candy-bar flavor with just three wholesome ingredients. These make great gifts and are even better chilled, as they achieve a luscious, caramel-like texture.

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Gluten-free: This recipe is gluten-free if you use gluten-free vegan dark chocolate chips, such Enjoy Life.

By Kiki Nelson,

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup peanut butter powder, such as PB2
  • 12 pitted Medjool dates (6 oz.)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped vegan dark chocolate or mini chocolate chips, such as Enjoy Life

Instructions

  • In a small bowl stir together peanut butter powder and 3 tablespoons water. Transfer peanut butter to a resealable plastic sandwich bag and use scissors to snip off one of the bottom corners.
  • Arrange dates on a plate and pipe a drizzle of the peanut butter over them. Sprinkle with chocolate. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 1 week.
Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1 bite): 60 calories, 12 g carbohydrates, 2 g protein, 0.5 g total fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 g cholesterol, 20 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 9 g sugar

Note: Nutritional information is provided as an estimate only.

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Tree Bark and Berry Girl (Kay)

I make a version as "Pea-nutty Date Bark" and teach in a Plant-Based cooking class. We cut the dates in quarters, mash them and overlap the edges. (sticky side down, on parchment) then top with a thin layer of nut butter and melted Enjoy Life chocolate chips. Just a pinch of salt on top to counter the sweet. These are always a favorite. Can also add chopped nuts to the chocolate. Place in the freezer for a frozen delicious treat. ;)

Renee Bizette

I am allergic to peanuts. Any substitutions recommended? Thanks

Jai

I used almond butter. The results are delicious. Give it a try.

George Papas

Thank You

Val

This seems like a lazy recipe. I have seen versions where the peanut butter is piped inside the date and it’s then dipped in melted chocolate.

Chuck T

Sounds yummy! Can carob be used to substitute for the chocolate? Would the quantity be different? I love chocolate, but I have friends who can't have it because it has caffeine and also I would make it for my dogs and chocolate Can be deadly to them!

Alaine

I made these with carob chips and they were nice.

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Kiki Nelson

Kiki Nelson lost 70 pounds after adopting a plant-based diet and reduced her risk for Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Born in the Yucatán Peninsula, Kiki lives in Colorado with her family. You can find her at @PlantifulKiki on Instagram and YouTube.
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