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Stuffed Dates with Puffed Quinoa & Nuts

Diana Kostrov
Crunchy on the outside, creamy on the inside with a nutty core. The perfect snack any time of day — easy to make and keeps great in the fridge.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Setting 1 hour
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine comfort food
Servings 16 pieces

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Small baking tray / plate and parchment paper

Ingredients
 

  • ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate (80 g)
  • 1 tbsp peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp tahini or almond butter
  • ¼ cup puffed quinoa
  • 8 Medjool dates (halved and pitted)
  • 16 hazelnuts (or similar-size nuts)
  • Extra peanut butter for filling (up to 2 tbsp)
  • Flaky salt (to finish)

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the dates – Slice each date in half lengthwise and remove the pit. Gently flatten each half, focusing on the center to create space for filling.
  • Fill – Spread a thin layer of peanut butter inside each date half (up to ½ teaspoon). Place one hazelnut in the center.
  • Shape & chill – Fold the date closed like a taco and press lightly so it holds. Place on a lined tray or plate and move to the freezer while you prep the chocolate.
  • Melt the chocolate – Add chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second pulses until mostly melted. Add peanut butter and tahini/almond butter, heat briefly, and stir until smooth.
  • Add crunch – Fold in puffed quinoa gradually until evenly combined.
  • Coat – Dip each stuffed date into the chocolate mixture, let excess drip off, and place back on the tray.
  • Set – Freeze for 10 minutes, then refrigerate for about 1 hour until firm. Finish with flaky salt.

Notes

  1. IBS-friendly: Stick to 1–2 dates per serving.
  2. Naturally GF; check quinoa pops certification if needed.
  3. Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days.
  4. Freezing: Freeze up to 1 month; thaw 5 minutes before eating.
  5. Nut-free option: Skip the hazelnut and use tahini only.
  6. Serving idea: Perfect with coffee, as a dessert platter item, or edible gifting.