Peanut Butter Pistachio Stuffed Dates (A 3-Ingredient Gut-Loving Snack)

There are days when you want a cookie… and days when you want a snack that feels like a cookie but is secretly full of fiber, healthy fats, and microbiome magic. Enter: stuffed dates.

These Peanut Butter Pistachio Stuffed Dates are a 5-minute snack that checks every box:

• Sweet, creamy, crunchy

• No added sugar

• Full of fiber and plant-based protein

• Portable and lunchbox-friendly

• Loved by kids and adults

They’re one of those “how is this so good?” kind of snacks that also happen to be good for you.

✨ Why Your Gut Loves This Snack

Medjool dates are naturally rich in:

• Prebiotic fiber (hello, gut bugs)

• Potassium + magnesium

• Polyphenols (aka plant power for your microbiome)

Pair that with peanut butter’s protein + healthy fat and the satisfying crunch of pistachios, and you’ve got a snack that stabilizes blood sugar, supports digestion, and totally satisfies.

🧡 Peanut Butter Pistachio Stuffed Dates Recipe

Makes 6 snack-size bites (easily doubled)

Ingredients:

• 6 Medjool dates, pitted

• 2–3 tablespoons natural peanut butter

• 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios

• Optional: pinch of flaky salt

Instructions:

1. Open the dates: Gently split each date open with your fingers or a small knife. Remove the pit.

2. Fill with peanut butter: Add about 1 teaspoon of peanut butter to the center of each date.

3. Top with chopped pistachios: Sprinkle over the top and press gently so they stick.

4. Finish with flaky salt (optional): It adds that perfect sweet-salty contrast.

5. Enjoy now or refrigerate: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

💡 Variations

• Swap peanut butter for almond, cashew, or sunflower seed butter

• Add a dark chocolate chip or drizzle melted chocolate over the top

• Try tahini and a drizzle of honey for a sesame-forward version

• Roll in shredded coconut for texture + flair

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Pin it, print it, or toss it into your mental “always have in the fridge” file. These are great for:

• After-school snacks

• Mid-morning energy boosts

• Pre-yoga bites

• Dessert without a sugar crash

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