Description
Indulge in these decadent Chocolate Covered Stuffed Dates for a delightful Middle Eastern-inspired treat. Perfect for a healthy dessert or a satisfying snack, these gluten-free and vegetarian delights are easy to make and sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 12 Medjool dates, pitted
- ¼ cup almond butter (or peanut butter)
- ¼ cup chopped nuts (such as almonds, pistachios, or walnuts)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt (optional)
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional, for smoother chocolate)
- flaky sea salt for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Gently slice each date lengthwise and remove the pit. Fill the cavity of each date with about 1 teaspoon of almond butter, then press in a few chopped nuts. Close the dates as much as possible.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate and coconut oil and melt in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each stuffed date into the melted chocolate, coating completely.
- Place the coated dates on a parchment-lined tray and sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired. Chill in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes or until the chocolate is set.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
- You can use other fillings like cream cheese, tahini, or Nutella.
- These make great snacks or elegant treats for dessert platters.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed date
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
