Chocolate Covered Dates Almond Butter (Printable View)

Sweet Medjool dates filled with almond butter and coated in dark chocolate, perfect for easy snacking.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dates and Filling

01 - 12 large Medjool dates, pitted
02 - 6 tablespoons almond butter (smooth or crunchy)

→ Chocolate Coating

03 - 5 ounces dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa), chopped
04 - 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional, for smoother coating)

→ Toppings (optional)

05 - 2 tablespoons chopped roasted almonds
06 - 1 tablespoon flaky sea salt

# How to Prepare:

01 - Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - Gently slice each date lengthwise without cutting completely through to create a pocket.
03 - Fill each date with approximately 1/2 tablespoon almond butter and pinch closed gently.
04 - Combine dark chocolate and coconut oil (if using) in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or microwave in short bursts, stirring until smooth.
05 - Using two forks, dip each stuffed date into the melted chocolate, ensuring full coverage. Allow excess chocolate to drip off before placing on the prepared tray.
06 - Sprinkle chopped almonds and flaky sea salt over the chocolate-coated dates while the chocolate is still wet, if desired.
07 - Refrigerate the dates for 20 minutes until the chocolate coating is firm.
08 - Serve chilled or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated for up to one week.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They taste like luxury truffles but take less than half an hour from start to finish.
  • No oven, no mixer, no mess beyond a single bowl and a baking sheet.
  • The filling stays creamy even straight from the fridge, so theyre always ready to grab.
02 -
  • Wet hands make the chocolate seize into a grainy mess, keep a towel nearby and dry your fingers between dips.
  • If the chocolate starts to harden in the bowl, set it back over the steam for ten seconds and stir until it loosens again.
03 -
  • Freeze them for an hour if you want a firmer, almost ice-cream-like texture that some people prefer in summer.
  • Use a toothpick to dip instead of forks if your dates are small, it gives you more control and leaves a tinier mark.

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