Chocolate Dates Almond Butter (Printable Version)
Sweet Medjool dates filled with almond butter and coated in dark chocolate. A perfect bite-sized treat.
# What You Need:
→ Dates & Filling
01 - 12 large Medjool dates, pitted
02 - 6 tablespoons almond butter (smooth or crunchy)
→ Chocolate Coating
03 - 5.3 ounces dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher), chopped
04 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional, for smoother chocolate)
→ Toppings (optional)
05 - 2 tablespoons chopped roasted almonds
06 - 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt
# Directions:
01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking during the chilling process.
02 - Slice each date lengthwise, being careful not to cut all the way through. Remove the pit if still present.
03 - Fill each date with about 1/2 tablespoon almond butter, then gently close the date around the filling.
04 - In a heatproof bowl set over simmering water (or in the microwave in 20-second bursts), melt the dark chocolate with the coconut oil until smooth.
05 - Using a fork, dip each stuffed date into the melted chocolate, coating it completely. Let excess chocolate drip off, then place the date onto the prepared baking sheet.
06 - While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle with chopped roasted almonds and/or flaky sea salt, if desired.
07 - Chill the dates in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes, or until chocolate is set.
08 - Serve chilled or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- These are the kind of treats that make you feel fancy while actually being incredibly simple to throw together
- The sweet dates, creamy almond butter, and bittersweet chocolate hit every single craving button
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- Room temperature chocolate melts and sets differently than chilled, so work quickly once you start dipping
- The dates don't need to look perfect. Some chocolate pooling at the bottom creates these lovely chocolate puddles that everyone fights over
03 -
- Warm your almond butter slightly if it's cold and stiff, it makes filling the dates so much easier
- Work in small batches when dipping. If your chocolate starts to cool and thicken, gently rewarm it