December 21st, 2024
Recipes
Chocolate-Dipped Stuffed Dates
Valentina P
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- Time 15" plus chill time
Sweet, juicy dates stuffed with a crunchy nut butter filling and then dipped into chocolate for a frozen treat that's delicious in every layered bite. Consider this a template recipe, where both the type of nut butter and the crunchy mix-in are up to you! Only 5 ingredients, no bake, and so easy.
How To MakeDiet Type: Plant-based
Shopping List
- 8 large medjool dates, pitted
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup puffed rice cereal or lightly chopped nuts of choice (Note 1)
- 3 tablespoons runny nut butter of choice (such as peanut, almond, or cashew)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Step 1: Cut a slit lengthwise into each date and remove the pit. Carefully open the date, like a book.
- Step 2: Stir together the nut butter and the puffed rice or nuts in a small bowl. Spoon a heaping teaspoon of the sticky mixture into each pitted date. Transfer the dates to the freezer for at least 1 hour, or until the filling has hardened.
- Step 3: Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together in a small microwaveable bowl or double boiler until pourable. If using a microwave, heat the chocolate in 20 to 30 second increments to avoid burning.
- Step 4: Dipping time! Remove the chilled dates from the freezer and dunk in the melted chocolate, coating all sides. I like to do this by placing the date on a fork, lowering it into the chocolate, and then spooning chocolate over the top. Transfer the coated dates onto a wire cooling rack with parchment paper place beneath to catch any drips. Transfer the dates back to the freezer until fully hardened.
- Serve: Carefully remove the dates from the cooling rack (use a small knife if the chocolate is stuck) and transfer to an airtight container. Store in the freezer until ready to eat.
Recipe Notes
Note 1: Some of my favorite nut mix-ins here are pecan halves, roasted almonds, or salted cashews. Choose your own personal favorite.
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Chocolate-Dipped Stuffed Dates
PT15M 8 large medjool dates, pitted 1/2 cup chocolate chips 1/4 cup puffed rice cereal or lightly chopped nuts of choice (Note 1) 3 tablespoons runny nut butter of choice (such as peanut, almond, or cashew) 1 tablespoon coconut oil Gluten Free Paleo Vegan 8 Servings
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