Chocolate Dates
Sweet, caramel-like dates are filled then covered in chocolate for a simple treat that tastes surprisingly indulgent.
Ingredients
- 12 medjool dates sliced and pit removed
- ¼ cup peanut butter see notes above for alternatives
- ½ cup dark chocolate
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil use refined for less coconut flavor
- 3 tablespoon chopped peanuts
- 2 tablespoon unsweetened shredded coconut optional but delicious
- flaky sea salt optional for topping
Instructions
Prepare your dates
- Make a slit on one side of your dates, open the dates halfway, then remove and discard the pits. (see photo above for demonstration)
- Stuff each date with about 1 teaspoon of peanut butter, then sprinkle on some chopped nuts and coconut if using.
Melt your chocolate
- Melt your chocolate and coconut oil together until it's smooth and creamy. You can do this in either a double boiler or in the microwave. I do it in the microwave at 20 second increments, stirring after every 20 seconds and watching carefully to avoid burning.
Cover your dates
- One at a time, dip your stuffed dates into the chocolate, turning over to cover the date on all sides with chocolate. I use a fork to do this. Let the excess chocolate drain off the date, then place it on a parchment lined baking sheet. Repeat with all of your dates.
- Sprinkle the top of your dates with chopped peanuts, flaky salt, or coconut. I do a few of each topping. If I use coconut in some dates but not all, I sprinkle coconut on the top of the dates with coconut so I can identify what's inside.
- Place your baking sheet with the dates in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes, until the chocolate has hardened.
- Transfer your dates to an airtight covered container and store in the refrigerator up to one week or in the freezer up to 2 months.
Notes
- See the post above for other filling options and tips for making these treats.
- This recipe was adapted from many posts seen on Instagram and TikTok.
Nutrition
Calories: 168kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 0.2mgSodium: 36mgPotassium: 276mgFiber: 3gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 39IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg
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