Chocolate Covered Dates

5 from 3 votes

Chocolate Covered Dates are the perfect snack, treat, or dessert, made with wholesome ingredients that won’t give you a sugar crash.

Prep Time15

Chilling Time30

Total Time45

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American, Healthy, Vegetarian

Keyword: chocolate covered dates

Servings: dates

Author: Chelsea Lords

Cost: $5.12

Equipment

Sheet pan (15" x 10") lined
Toothpicks

Ingredients

10 Medjool dates see note 1
Creamy peanut butter or almond butter, see note 2
3 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts or almonds
3/4 cup dark chocolate melting wafers or dark chocolate chips, see note 3
1 teaspoon coconut oil
Flaky sea salt optional

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Instructions

Cut a slit in the top of each date and gently remove the pit. Coarsely chop the peanuts or almonds and set aside. Line a sheet pan or plate with parchment paper, foil, or wax paper and set aside.
Fill each date with a heaping 1/2 teaspoon of peanut or almond butter and smooth it into the date with the back of a spoon. Add a sprinkle of crushed peanuts or almonds on top of the nut butter. Gently press the nuts down into the butter. Gently press a toothpick through each date. Set aside.
Add the chocolate and coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl and heat in bursts of 20 seconds, stirring between bursts for 20–25 seconds until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Remember to stir for a while to ensure it doesn’t burn.
Working one at a time, hold onto the toothpick and dip each date into melted chocolate to coat the bottom. Use a spoon to coat the top and sides of the dates until fully covered in chocolate. Holding the toothpick, tap the date a few times to allow excess chocolate to fall back into the bowl. Transfer coated date to the prepared sheet pan or plate and use another toothpick to coax the date off the original toothpick.
Sprinkle any remaining crushed peanuts or almonds and sea salt flakes on top of each date. Place the dates in the fridge to allow the chocolate to set, about 30 minutes, or let harden at room temperature for about an hour.

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Notes

Note 1: These dates can be found near other dried fruits, trail mixes, and nuts in the store. For best texture and flavor, you’ll want to use fresh soft dates.

Note 2: Be sure to use a nut butter you find flavorful—preferably one that is roasted and lightly salted.

Note 3: I use dark chocolate to keep these treats as nutritious as possible, but any type of chocolate will work here.

Storage: Keep leftover chocolate-covered dates in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Or store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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