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Chocolate Covered Dates on a white plate topped with pistachios and coconut, styled beside a poolside background.

Chocolate Covered Dates Recipe

Nora
Naturally sweetened Medjool dates filled with almond butter, dipped in melted dark chocolate, and topped with crushed pistachios or shredded coconut. A quick, healthy, and indulgent treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine Healthy Treats
Servings 15 pieces
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Spoon
  • Tray
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 15 Medjool dates
  • 0.5 cup almond butter (or peanut butter)
  • 0.5 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp coconut oil
  • 3 tbsp crushed pistachios
  • 3 tbsp shredded coconut (unsweetened)

Instructions
 

  • Slice each Medjool date lengthwise and remove the pit. Open slightly like a book.
  • Fill each date with about 1 tsp almond butter and press to close.
  • Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until smooth.
  • Dip each date halfway in the melted chocolate. Place on a parchment-lined tray.
  • Top with crushed pistachios or shredded coconut while chocolate is wet.
  • Refrigerate for 15 minutes until the chocolate sets.

Notes

Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2.5gSodium: 10mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.6mg
Keyword chocolate dates, healthy dessert, no-bake treats
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