Chocolate covered dates with almond or peanut butter filling
These chocolate covered dates are one of my favorite everyday healthy treats, yet they’re elegant enough to serve as dessert. Coated in dark chocolate and filled with almond or peanut butter filling, they’re far more than just a sweet bite. This healthy dessert with dates delivers real indulgence without feeling heavy or overly sweet. The real twist? An unexpected crunch that turns a simple recipe into something addictive.
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 154kcal
Ingredients
- 9 Medjool dates see note#1
- 18 roasted almonds see note#2 for nut butters
- 6.2 oz dark chocolate 55% cocoa or more, chopped
- 1 Tablespoon coconut oil optional
- 1 teaspoon sea salt flakes
Optional
- ½ cup feuilletine or chopped nuts or crushed cereal
Instructions
- Using a sharp knife, make a vertical slit in each date, and remove the pit.
- Stuff each date with 2-3 almonds or ½ teaspoon nut butter (such as peanut butter or almond butter).
- In a medium microwave-safe bowl, place the ⅔ of the dark chocolate and the coconut oil (if using). Microwave for 30 seconds, stir, and continue microwaving in 30-second bursts, until the chocolate is fully melted. Then, add the rest of the chopped chocolate and stir until fully melted.👉 This is an easy way to temper the chocolate.👉 If you want to add the feuilletine, add it in this step.
- Using a fork or chopsticks, dip each Medjool date into the dark chocolate, then tap a few times to allow the excess chocolate to fall back into the bowl, and place on a piece of parchment paper to set. Repeat with all the stuffed dates.Sprinkle each stuffed date with a few flakes of sea salt before the chocolate sets.
- Let them cool for at least 1 hour before serving. You can also refrigerate them.
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Notes
Note #1: If you want to use smaller dates, double the quantity.
✏️ 1 Medjool date is approximately 28 grams and can hold ½ teaspoon filling and 0.4 oz (12 grams) chocolate coating.
✏️ 1 small date is approximately 9 grams and can hold 1 almond as filling and 0.2 oz (6 grams) crunchy chocolate coating.
Note #2: The number of almonds depends on their size. Generally, you'll need 2-3 almonds per Medjool date. For small dates 1 almond is enough. If using nut butter, you'll need approximately half a teaspoon per large date.
👉 If you want more chocolate to your Medjool dates, you can always double dip them, once the first chocolate coating has hardened.
👉 If you have some chocolate left, mix it with roasted nuts and drop spoonfuls onto a piece of parchment paper to make chocolate nut clusters.
Storage
How long do stuffed dates last? Stuffed dates will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 weeks, or 5-6 days at room temperature. I haven't tried freezing them so I can't say for sure, but online sources mention that they can be stored in the freezer for up to 6 months.Similar recipes to try:
Nutrition
Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 259mg | Potassium: 182mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 36IU | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.3mg
