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Almond Joy Stuffed Date Bite showing the creamy coconut center and almond

Almond Joy Stuffed Dates

Sarah Harper MS, RD, LDN
A delightful dessert or snack, you will love these Almond Joy Stuffed Dates
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Prep Time 30 minutes
cooling time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings
Calories 263 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 heat safe bowl
  • 1 rubber spatula
  • 1 cookie sheet
  • 1 spoon
  • 1 knife

Ingredients
  

  • 20 medjool Dates
  • ½ cup coconut butter
  • 21 raw almonds
  • 4 oz dark Chocolate 70-85% cocao
  • ¼ cup shredded coconut for garnish

Instructions
 

Prepare the Dates

  • Slice the dates in half and remove the pits, creating 20 date halves. Set them aside on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.

Make the Coconut Filling

  • In a medium bowl, combine the coconut butter and melted coconut oil. Stir until smooth to create your coconut mixture. This will act as your coconut filling for the dates.

Toast the Almonds (if needed)

  • If your almonds aren't already toasted, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the whole almonds on a baking sheet and toast for 5-10 minutes, until fragrant and lightly browned. Let them cool until crunchy.

Stuff the Dates

  • Using a small spoon, fill each date half with about 1 tsp of the coconut filling. Press one crunchy almond into the coconut mixture in each date half.

Melt the Chocolate

  • In a mixing bowl, microwave the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and fully melted. You can also melt the chocolate using a double boiler if preferred.

Coat the Dates

  • Dip each stuffed date into the melted chocolate, making sure to cover the entire surface. You can use a rubber spatula or spoon to help with this step if needed. Let any excess chocolate coating drip off before placing the chocolate-covered date back onto the parchment paper-lined sheet.

Add Coconut Shreds

  • While the chocolate layer is still wet, sprinkle each chocolate-covered date with coconut shreds to garnish and give a more decorative look.

Chill and Set

  • Place the dates in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the chocolate coating to harden. This step requires a little patience, but it's worth it!

Nutrition

Serving: 2datesCalories: 263kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 9mgPotassium: 357mgFiber: 6gSugar: 37gVitamin A: 72IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 1mg
Keyword 5-ingredient
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