Name: Caramel Apple Stuffed Dates
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 12 dates
Ingredients: 12 whole medjool dates, pit removed; 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter; 1/2 tart green apple, diced into thin rectangular pieces; 1/4 cup crunchy granola or chopped nuts

Take the classic peanut butter stuffed dates one step further with these easy caramel apple stuffed dates. Medjool dates stuffed with peanut butter, tart green apples, and topped with crunchy granola or chopped nuts are the perfect sweet treat or addition to any snack board!

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*This recipe was develop as part of a paid instagram partnership with Natural Delights Medjool Dates. As always, I only recommend the brands that I love and personally use in my own home.

As a media dietitian, I pay attention to trending foods, recipes, and ingredients that consumers are loving. From viral sweet potato bowls to creative cottage cheese recipes, there have been many different foods that have taken over my social media feeds.

Part of the fun in working online is predicting which foods I think will be the NEXT trend. My guess? Medjool dates. Yes, yes- we have all seen the viral date bark recipes, but I think that medjool dates are going to start popping up in other recipes as well.

From smoothies to salads to simple snacking, medjool dates are a great way to add some natural sweetness (and nutrition!) to your recipes. With peanut butter stuffed dates being a popular recipe, I decided to take it a few steps further and prep these caramel apple stuffed dates instead.

Caramel flavored medjool dates stuffed with creamy peanut butter, tart green apples, and a sprinkle of a crunchy granola gives you a flavor profile similar to caramel apples and make a healthy sweet treat that you and your family will love.

Let’s get to the recipe!

dates stuffed with peanut butter and green apples.

Why you’ll love these apple peanut butter stuffed dates:

You’ll love these caramel apple stuffed dates because they are:

Only 4 ingredients: All you will need for this recipe are medjool dates, tart green apples, creamy peanut butter (or nut butter of your choice), and a crunchy topping like granola.
Naturally sweet with no added sugar: One of the reasons why I think medjool dates are the next food trend is because everyone has finally started paying attention to lowering their added sugar intake. Medjool dates are a great way to add some sweetness without the added sugar!
Meal prep friendly: These apple and peanut butter stuffed dates are easy to prep on a sunday and enjoy as a sweet treat or grab and go snack throughout the week.
Lunch box friendly: These are a great snack to add to your kids lunch box or snack plate!
Loaded with fruit: Despite their dried outward appearance, medjool dates are a fresh fruit. Stuffed with tart green apple slices, this is an easy snack that not only satisfied a sweet tooth but also helps you get more colorful foods on your plate.
A fun spin on the classic peanut butter stuffed date: Medjool dates stuffed with peanut butter are delicious. Medjool dates stuffed with peanut butter and green apples are even more delicious and taste really similar to a caramel covered apple but without all the added sugar!

You’re going to love this stuffed date recipe! Now let’s get into the simple ingredients you will need to make them:

Medjool dates stuffed with peanut butter and green apples.

Ingredients you’ll need:

Medjool dates are so sweet that you often do not need alot of ingredients paired with them to create something delicious. For these caramel apple stuffed dates, all you’ll need is:

Medjool dates- My FAVORITE dates are Natural Delights whole medjool dates. I prefer using whole medjool dates and removing the pit because I find them to be a bit softer but you could also buy pitted dates and save yourself the effort of removing the pit.
Creamy peanut butter- You’ll want just a touch of peanut butter in this recipe. You could also use almond butter or walnut butter if you preferred.
Tart green apple- I highly recommend using a green apple for this recipe so that you get a nice sour and sweet flavor combination.
Granola- I used the Honey Oat granola by Kodiak Cakes but you could use any other neutral flavored granola. You could also use finely chopped peanuts!

That’s it!

ingredients to make peanut butter stuffed dates.

Step by Step Instructions:

1) Chop 1/2 of your tart green apple into thin rectangles. These should be about the length of your medjool dates.

how to make peanut butter stuffed dates.

2) Take your medjool date, split it open, and remove the pit. You could also save yourself this step by buying pitted dates.

3) Add about 1 tsp to 1/2 tbsp of creamy peanut butter to your date. Remember that you will also be adding green apples to your date, so try not to overfill it with peanut butter.

4) Add two to three thin slices of green apple.

5) Pinch your date closed, removing any excess peanut butter. Sprinkle with granola and enjoy!

Swaps, substitutions, and serving suggestions:

Peanut butter stuffed dates can be made in so many different ways. Here are a few ways that you can change up this recipe:

Use PB2 powder: If you want to lower the calorie content of each bite, you could swap the peanut butter for PBFit.
Change your nut butter: Walnut butter is one of my favorite nut butters to pair with dates because it is slightly salty. You could also use almond butter or sunflower butter to stuff your dates as well.
Switch out your fruit: Tart green apples give you the most “caramel apple” flavor but you could use a red apple as well. If you want to change the fruit all together, swap it out for freshly sliced strawberries instead.
Drizzle them with chocolate: Take your peanut butter stuffed dates even further with a drizzle of chocolate.
Add chopped nuts: Skip the granola and use finely chopped peanuts instead.

And more! Make this recipe your own and tag me on instagram with any fun ideas you come up with!

Recipe FAQ:

Are medjool dates healthy?
1. Medjool dates do have a slightly higher carbohydrate content than other fresh fruits do, which explains their very sweet flavor. However, medjool dates are also nutrient dense and contain dietary fiber and 16 essential vitamins and minerals.
Is a medjool date a fresh fruit or dried fruit?
1. Medjool dates are a fresh fruit and one serving is about 3 dates.
How to check if my medjool date has mold?
1. Medjool dates have very low water activity and are actually less likely to grow mold than other fresh fruits. Often times, the natural sugars in the dates can crystallize and leave a white residue on the exterior of the date that some people may mistake for mold.
  To check for mold, I would recommend opening up your date and searching the inside for mold or black spots. While unlikely, this can occur due to improper storage.

Other medjool date recipes you will love:

Looking for other ways to use medjool dates? I have a few on my blog that I think you will love:

Salted Caramel Date Smoothie

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4 Ingredient Guacamole Recipe

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Peanut Butter Caramel Dip

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The BEST Banana Date Smoothie

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Salted Caramel Medjool Date Protein Balls

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Yield: 12 dates

Author: Lauren Twigge