PB&J Stuffed Dates

Peanut butter and jelly stuffed dates are an easy and healthy snack idea! They’re made with just 5 ingredients, including creamy peanut butter, berry jam, roasted peanuts, and freeze-dried strawberries. This recipe transforms the nostalgic PB&J flavor into a 5-minute snack that’s perfect for kids and adults!

No matter my age, there’s certainly one thing I’ll never grow tired of… and that’s peanut butter and jelly! I love turning this nostalgic flavor duo into delicious desserts and snacks. The tart, fruity, salty-sweet combo just never goes out of style.

And, since I’ve been on a total medjool date kick lately, I knew I needed a dedicated post for these Peanut Butter and Jelly Stuffed Dates. (If you’re loving stuffed date recipes like me, you have to try my Snickers Dates too!)

This ridiculously easy, 5-minute recipe is made with only 5 ingredients. Just slice a medjool date, spread creamy peanut butter and fruity jam inside, then top it with roasted peanuts and freeze-dried berries. It’s that simple! You can make as many or as few as you want. Honestly, a recipe isn’t really needed. But, if you’re the type to like specific measurements, I’ve created this post for your reference!

Ingredients for PB&J stuffed dates

• Medjool dates: Fresh, soft medjool dates always taste the best! Also, make sure you remove the pits before stuffing them with peanut butter and jelly.
• Peanut butter: Use your favorite type of peanut butter, whether it’s creamy or crunchy. If you want to use another type of nut butter, like almond butter, that works too.
• Berry jam: Choose any type of berry jam that you love. I prefer grape jam to create a classic PB&J flavor, but try it with blueberry, strawberry, raspberry, and more. Alternatively, you can use jelly. However, jelly is less spreadable and has a more gelatinous texture.
• Roasted peanuts: Roasted and salted peanuts give the stuffed dates a delicious sweet and salty flavor. Plus, they add a nice crunchy texture.
• Freeze-dried strawberries: Freeze-dried strawberries have undergone lyophilization, which means the water has been removed. It makes the strawberries perfectly crispy, crunchy, and packed with tart flavor. Instead, you can try it with freeze-dried blueberries or fresh berries.

How to make peanut butter and jelly stuffed dates

For the full ingredient measurements and step-by-step instructions, scroll down to view the recipe card at the bottom of the page.

First, slice each medjool date in half lengthwise, leaving the backside still intact. Remove the pit from each date and discard it.

Then, spread peanut butter and berry jam onto each date. Top with roasted peanuts and a sprinkle of freeze-dried strawberries.

After, gently close each date to secure the fillings. Enjoy!

Recipe variations

• What can I use instead of peanut butter? Instead, try it with any type of nut butter! Almond butter, cashew butter, or even granola butter will taste just as delicious.
• How to make them nut-free: Use sunflower seed butter or tahini instead.
• What can I use instead of freeze-dried strawberries? If you’d like to use freeze-dried blueberries, that works too. Alternatively, you can use fresh berries or chewy dried berries.
• How can I make it refined sugar-free? These peanut butter jelly dates are easily made with no refined sugar. Just make sure you’re using a peanut butter and jam with no added sugar.

How to store

Store these PB&J stuffed dates inside a tightly sealed container. Keep in the refrigerator and enjoy within 3 days.

If you try these PB&J Stuffed Dates, please let me know your thoughts by leaving a rating and comment below!

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