Chocolate Dates Almond Butter (Printable)

Sweet dates filled with almond butter and coated in dark chocolate, perfect for a healthy snack or elegant dessert.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dates

01 - 12 large Medjool dates, pitted

→ Filling

02 - 6 tablespoons almond butter (smooth or crunchy)

→ Chocolate Coating

03 - 5 oz (150 g) dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher), chopped
04 - 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional, for a shinier coating)

→ Toppings (optional)

05 - 2 tablespoons chopped roasted almonds
06 - Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

# How To Make It:

01 - Slice each date lengthwise on one side and gently open to remove the pit, keeping the date intact.
02 - Fill each date with approximately 1/2 tablespoon of almond butter, then gently pinch closed around the filling.
03 - Melt dark chocolate and coconut oil (if using) in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
04 - Dip each stuffed date into melted chocolate using a fork or dipping tool, letting excess drip off. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
05 - Sprinkle immediately with chopped almonds and/or flaky sea salt, if desired.
06 - Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes until chocolate is set.
07 - Serve chilled or at room temperature. Store leftovers in airtight container refrigerated up to one week.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste indulgent enough for a dinner party but come together in 30 minutes with zero baking required.
  • The contrast of chewy date, smooth almond butter, and snappy chocolate is genuinely addictive.
  • They're vegan and gluten-free, so you can actually offer them to everyone without a dozen special requests.
02 -
  • Don't skip the chilling step thinking you can eat them right away—warm chocolate and soft filling means they'll fall apart the second you bite into them.
  • If your chocolate is too thick after melting, stir in a tiny bit more coconut oil rather than reheating, which can make it seize up and become grainy and unusable.
03 -
  • If you're making these often, keep a jar of almond butter in the pantry and quality chocolate on hand—they'll make you feel like you have a fancy dessert ready at all times.
  • A small offset spatula or even the edge of a butter knife makes it easier to help the date close around the filling without your fingers getting covered in almond butter.

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