Dark Chocolate Stuffed Dates

Medjool dates stuffed with nut butter and dipped in dark chocolate — a two-bite treat that tastes like a candy bar.

Total 20 min
Prep 20 min
Cook None
Serves 12
Level Easy
Type Dessert
No-CookPlant-BasedGluten-FreeDairy-Free5 Ingredients
Dates bring fiber and potassium, nut butter adds protein, and dark chocolate contributes polyphenols — a treat with substance.
Dates →Pistachios →

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Slit each date lengthwise and remove the pit.
  2. Fill each with a small spoonful of nut butter and press closed.
  3. Melt the dark chocolate gently in a bowl set over simmering water, or in short microwave bursts.
  4. Dip each stuffed date halfway into the chocolate and set on parchment.
  5. Sprinkle with flaky salt and chopped pistachios.
  6. Chill 15 minutes until the chocolate sets. Store in the fridge.

Tips

  • Medjool dates are big and soft — the best variety for stuffing.
  • These satisfy a sweet craving with just a little dark chocolate and no refined sugar.

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