Dark Chocolate Covered Dates
Servings: 4 servings
These dark chocolate covered dates are a naturally sweet, indulgent treat with a rich, caramel-like texture. Quick and easy to make, they’re filled with creamy almond butter, dipped in velvety dark chocolate, and ready in minutes—perfect for a satisfying snack or guilt-free dessert!
Equipment
- sharp knife
- small spoon
- microwave-safe bowl
- fork
- parchment paper
Ingredients
- 12 dates Pitted
- ¼ cup almond butter
- ⅓ cup dark chocolate chopped
- ⅛ tsp colima sea salt
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (or any shallow dish that you can fit in your freezer or fridge)
- Cut a slit in each date, lengthwise. Spoon almond butter into date, then place on plate. Repeat for each date.
- Melt chocolate in the microwave (start with 30 seconds, stir, then heat in 15 second intervals and stir until fully melted).
- Dip dates halfway in the melted chocolate, then place back on plate and sprinkle with sea salt. Repeat for each date.
- Place in freezer or fridge until chocolate is set (about 15-45 min)
Notes
- Each serving is 3 dates.
- For a silkier chocolate coating, stir in a teaspoon of coconut oil while melting the chocolate.
- Short on time? Pop them in the freezer— it's much quicker than the fridge.
- Experiment with fillings! Try dates with peanut butter, tahini, or crushed nuts for variety.
- Make them extra indulgent by drizzling with white chocolate or rolling them in shredded coconut.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcal, Carbohydrates: 20g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 16g, Calcium: 20mg, Iron: 1mg