These 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter and Cacao Nib Date Bites are my new favorite energy-boosting snack! They’re a breeze to make, have no added sugar, and are completely kid-friendly.

I wish I didn’t have such a sweet tooth, but regardless of how much I wish it away, it remains my ever-present companion. It goes without saying that I’m a huge chocolate fan. I love keeping dark chocolate chips on hand for a quick sweet fix, but cacao nibs have become a new favorite that are great in satisfying my need for chocolate, without the sugar. If you’re new to cacao nibs, you can find them in the health-food section at Kroger, Sprouts, or most grocery stores. For ease, I ordered my latest bag from Amazon.

Why I LOVE Cacao Nibs:

Excellent source of antioxidants, fiber, and minerals including iron and magnesium.
1/4 cup provides 8 grams dietary fiber, 4 grams protein, and 0 sugar.
Easy to add in smoothies, cereal, trail mix, yogurt, ice cream and even baked goods, providing a lovely chocolate flavor without the sugar.
A snack I feel good about giving to my toddler!

While my cacao-nib addiction is more recent, dates and peanut butter have been some of my healthy go-to’s for a long time. The natural sugars in the dates make them a great source for satisfying my sweet cravings, while the peanut butter adds a dose of healthy fat and protein. Pairing the three ingredients together makes for a delicious treat that’s healthy enough to be a snack, yet sweet enough to serve as dessert.

For other date-based recipes, check out the links below!

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3 Ingredient Peanut Butter and Cacao Nib Date Bites

These 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter and Cacao Nib Date Bites are my new favorite energy-boosting snack! No added sugar and kid-friendly!

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cacao nibs, dates, peanut butter

Servings:

Calories: 127kcal

Author: Kaylee Pauley

Ingredients

24 Deglet dates pitted*
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup cacao nibs

Instructions

Slice dates down the center lengthwise
Add 1/2 teaspoon peanut butter
Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon cacao nibs

Notes

*Delget dates are smaller than Medjool, you can substitute with Medjool but may want to reduce quantity to 16 or increase amount of peanut butter and cacao nibs.

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