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Medjool dates filled with almond butter and dipped in dark chocolate for a rich, sweet treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 Make It:

01 - Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - Gently open each date lengthwise without cutting completely through.
03 - Fill each date with about 1/2 tablespoon almond butter, then pinch closed carefully.
04 - Combine dark chocolate and coconut oil (if using) in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
05 - Using two forks, dip each stuffed date into melted chocolate to cover completely, letting excess drip off before placing on the prepared tray.
06 - Sprinkle chopped almonds and flaky sea salt over the wet chocolate, if desired.
07 - Refrigerate for 20 minutes until chocolate is firm.
08 - Serve chilled or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No oven required, so you can whip these up even when its too hot to turn on the stove.
  • They taste like expensive truffles but cost a fraction and take twenty minutes start to finish.
  • The natural sweetness means you skip refined sugar entirely without sacrificing satisfaction.
  • They hold up beautifully in the fridge for a week, making them perfect for meal prep or last-minute hostess gifts.
02 -
  • Stir your almond butter before measuring, otherwise youll get all oil or all paste and neither makes for good filling.
  • Dont skip the coconut oil if you want that professional-looking glossy finish. Without it, the chocolate can look cloudy and dull.
  • Use fresh, soft Medjool dates. Hard or dried-out dates are impossible to stuff neatly and the texture suffers.
  • If your chocolate seizes and turns grainy, a teaspoon of warm coconut oil whisked in can sometimes save it.
03 -
  • Chill your dates in the fridge for ten minutes before dipping. Cold dates make the chocolate set faster and prevent messy drips.
  • Use a fork with long tines to dip so you can fully coat each date without losing it in the bowl.
  • Save any leftover melted chocolate to drizzle over ice cream or stir into oatmeal the next morning.
  • If youre making these for a crowd, set up an assembly line. Stuff all the dates first, then dip them all at once while the chocolate stays warm.

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