These Stuffed Chocolate Covered Dates require only 4 ingredients for a sticky-but-sweet no bake dessert recipe. Swap out the nut butter for any flavor you prefer and go crazy with the toppings. Vegan and Paleo, too!
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Why You’ll Love Stuffed Dates Should Make This
- A simple no bake dessert that comes in its own individual serving size, too.
- Easy to customize – use any nut or seed butter you have on hand! Endless flavor combinations.
- A serious crowd pleaser and you’re kids will love making these too!
- The perfect sweet gift to give to family and friends!Describe 3-4 reasons
If you think you’ll love these, be sure to check out more Healthy No Bake Dessert Recipes!
Ingredients You Need
The ingredient list is short and sweet – literally! Here’s a general breakdown of what you need to make chocolate covered dates:
- Medjool dates – You really want to seek out Medjool dates, which are squishy, sweeter and chewier than Deglet Noor dates. They are easy to find in most grocery stores nowadays or search for them online. Feel free to purchase pitted dates or simply remove the pit and stem end at home.
- Nut butter / seed butter – The filling will depend on your preference. I used a natural cashew butter, but feel free to go with peanut butter, almond butter or Sunbutter. There are even pumpkin seed butter blends too.
- Chocolate chips – Lily’s is a good low sugar / paleo option, whereas Enjoy Life chocolate chips are vegan. You can also melt chopped chocolate bar, like Theo’s or Hu Kitchen.
- Coconut oil – The coconut oil is primarily meant to create a smoother, luscious melted chocolate coating. I find some brands do better with it than others, so if you can handle coconut I wouldn’t skip it.
Find the full detailed instructions with measurements in the recipe card below, at the end of this post.
How to Make Chocolate Dates
There really is no secret to these chocolate dates. All it comes down to is some fun in the kitchen. Here’s how to do it:
Prep Dates
Slice dates lengthwise, making sure not to cut all the way through (pit them if not already).
Stuff Dates
Add approximately 1/2 teaspoon of nut butter into the center cavity of the date and slightly close.
Melt Chocolate
Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30-second increments in the microwave or over a double boiler. Cool slightly.
Dip in Chocolate
Dip stuffed date into melted chocolate – either the whole date, half or a simple drizzle. Have fun with it! Place on parchment lined baking sheet for easy clean up.
Finish with Topping
Sprinkle with flaked sea salt or other topping of choice. Allow to set at room temperature or in the fridge for 15-30 minutes. Enjoy!
TIP: Do not use the freezer to set the chocolate. The chocolate will start “sweating” at room temperature.
Topping Ideas
Chocolate and dates are a match made in heaven, but the real fun comes when you get to sprinkle and decorate. Some of my favorite toppings include:
- Flaked sea salt, such as Maldon or Jacobsen.
- Crushed freeze dried fruit, such as strawberries or raspberries
- Chopped salted pistachios, peanuts, walnuts or pecans
- Hemp seeds
- Chopped dried fruit, such as craisins or goji berries
- Unsweetened shredded coconut
Inspiring Stuffed Date Flavor Variations
With the right combination of ingredients, you can create a classic dates and chocolate recipe that will be unforgettable. You could try:
- Snickers: Dates with peanut butter and chocolate, need I say more? Use peanut butter as the filling and top with chopped salted peanuts.
- Almond Joy: Stuff with almond butter and sprinkle with unsweetened shredded coconut.
- PB&J: Stuff with peanut butter and finish with crushed freeze dried strawberries or raspberries.
- Seed Lover: Stuff with sunflower seed butter and top with hemp seeds. Nut free recipe, too!
Serving Suggestions
Chocolate stuffed dates are not only fun to make, but that much more fun to serve and eat. Serve them as:
- Afternoon Pick-Me-Up: Enjoy one, two or three for the ultimate afternoon energy boost! Great for kids as a healthy after-school snack, too.
- Dessert: A wonderful, poppable, individually sized dessert that’s just calling your name after dinner-time.
- 3rd Trimester Treat: Eating dates in the third trimester of pregnancy is shown to have its benefits. Many Midwives and Doulas encourage this!
- Late Night Snack: Nothing says midnight snack like a chocolate covered date. Enjoy any time the craving strikes!
How to Store
These chocolate coated dates will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. I like to store them in the fridge, that way I have the option to enjoy them cold and the chocolate stays set.
If you prefer to eat them at room temperature, leave them out on the kitchen counter for 5-10 minutes to take some of the chill off.
Recipe FAQs
Are chocolate dates healthy?
Yes! Dates are packed a TON of nutrients like potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, niacin, copper, vitamin B6 and K.
How long do chocolate covered dates last?
Chocolate dates will last for up to one week in an airtight container in the fridge.
How many calories are in a chocolate covered date?
One serving size, or one chocolate covered date, is approximately 125 calories.
If you make this Chocolate Covered Dates recipe, be sure to leave a comment and review on the blog! I love hearing from you, and it helps others learn more about the recipe too! Xx Ashley
Stuffed Chocolate Covered Dates
Ingredients
- 12 Medjool dates, see notes
- 2-3 tablespoons favorite nut butter or seed butter
- ½ cup quality chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil, to help smooth chocolate for dipping
Topping Ideas
- flaked sea salt
- crushed pistachios
- freeze dried strawberries
Instructions
- Slice dates lengthwise (pit them if not already).
- Fill the center of the date with about 1/2 teaspoon or so of nut butter and slightly seal.
- Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30-second increments in the microwave or over a double boiler. Cool slightly.
- Dip stuffed date into melted chocolate. Or drizzle over top. Place on parchment lined baking sheet and sprinkle with flaked sea salt or other topping of choice.
- Allow to set at room temperature or in the fridge for 15-30 minutes. Enjoy!
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