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No Bake Peanut Butter Pretzel Date Bites Recipe

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  • Author: Diane
  • Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 24 bites
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These No Bake Peanut Butter Pretzel Date Bites, inspired by Take 5 candy bars, are a delicious and easy-to-make treat combining sweet dates, creamy peanut butter, crunchy pretzels, and smooth chocolate. Perfect for a quick snack or a healthy dessert alternative, these bites require no baking and only a few simple ingredients.

Ingredients

Dates

  • 12 dates, sliced in half

Peanut Butter Layer

  • 1/2 cup peanut butter, melted

Pretzels

  • 24 mini pretzels

Chocolate Topping

  • 1 cup chocolate chips, melted
  • 1 tsp coconut oil (optional, to help chocolate melt smoothly)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dates: Press each sliced date half firmly into a silicone mini muffin pan or a muffin pan lined with cupcake liners, creating a stable base for the bites.
  2. Add Peanut Butter: Spoon approximately 1 teaspoon of melted peanut butter onto each date half, spreading it evenly for a creamy layer that complements the sweet dates.
  3. Layer Pretzels: Place one mini pretzel on top of the peanut butter in each muffin cup to add a salty crunch that balances the sweetness.
  4. Top with Chocolate: Drizzle or spoon melted chocolate chips—optionally mixed with coconut oil for smoother texture—over each date bite, completely covering the pretzel and peanut butter layers.
  5. Freeze: Place the muffin pan in the freezer for 2 hours to allow the chocolate to set and the bites to firm up.
  6. Store and Serve: Enjoy the bites straight from the freezer for a cool treat, or store them frozen for up to 2 months. Alternatively, keep them in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Notes

  • You can substitute almond or sunflower seed butter for peanut butter if preferred.
  • Using a silicone muffin pan makes removing the bites easier after freezing.
  • Adding coconut oil to the chocolate chips helps achieve a smoother melt and glossy finish.
  • For variation, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top of the chocolate before freezing for extra flavor contrast.
  • Ensure dates are pitted before slicing in half for safety and ease.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://eatwithdiane.com/no-bake-peanut-butter-pretzel-date-bites-recipe/