Chocolate Covered Dates with Almond Butter (Printable)
Sweet dates stuffed with almond butter and dipped in dark chocolate for an irresistible sweet treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dates & Filling
01 - 12 large Medjool dates, pitted
02 - 6 tablespoons almond butter (smooth or crunchy)
→ Chocolate Coating
03 - 5 oz dark chocolate (at least 60% cacao), chopped
04 - 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional, for smoother coating)
→ Toppings (optional)
05 - 2 tablespoons chopped roasted almonds
06 - Flaky sea salt, to taste
# How-to Steps:
01 - Slice each date lengthwise on one side and remove the pit if not already pitted.
02 - Fill each date with about 1/2 tablespoon of almond butter, then gently press closed.
03 - Melt the dark chocolate and coconut oil together in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler) or in the microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
04 - Using a fork, dip each stuffed date into the melted chocolate until fully coated. Let excess chocolate drip off, then place the dates on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
05 - Immediately sprinkle with chopped almonds and flaky sea salt, if using.
06 - Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes, or until the chocolate is set.
07 - Serve chilled or at room temperature.
# Expert Pointers:
01 -
- They satisfy that intense dessert craving while feeling like youre doing something good for your body
- The combination of textures, soft chewy date, creamy nut butter, and snappy chocolate coating is absolutely irresistible
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- Room temperature dates are much easier to work with than cold ones straight from the refrigerator
- If your chocolate starts to thicken while dipping, warm it briefly for 10 seconds to restore the perfect coating consistency
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- Wear gloves when dipping to keep the chocolate looking pristine and fingerprint free
- Freeze the stuffed dates for 15 minutes before dipping to help the chocolate set faster