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    Salted Plains » Recipes » Vegan

    Chocolate-Covered Almond Butter Stuffed Dates

    Published: Apr 19, 2018 · Modified: Mar 18, 2020 by Tessa · This post may contain affiliate links · 7 Comments

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    These Chocolate-Covered Almond Butter Stuffed Dates topped with sea salt are gluten-free, vegan, and refined sugar-free. Perfect for a snack or dessert!

    These Chocolate-Covered Almond Butter Stuffed Dates topped with sea salt are gluten-free, vegan, and refined sugar-free. Perfect for a snack or dessert!Dates are pretty magical. Transformative as a natural sweetener and in raw baked goods like no-bake coconut cream pie and these easy chocolate energy date balls, they add not only sweetness but binding power.

    These Chocolate-Covered Almond Butter Stuffed Dates topped with sea salt are gluten-free, vegan, and refined sugar-free. Perfect for a snack or dessert!But in their simpler form, they can really steal the show.

    My family's holiday tradition of sugared stuffed dates with walnuts was my first introduction to stuffed dates, and the possibilities are endless.

    These Chocolate-Covered Almond Butter Stuffed Dates topped with sea salt are gluten-free, vegan, and refined sugar-free. Perfect for a snack or dessert!In this recipe, the combination of almond butter, dates, and chocolate takes on a caramel-like flavor.

    Using a mixture of cocoa powder, coconut oil, and maple syrup results in a chocolate sauce without refined sugar.

    These Chocolate-Covered Almond Butter Stuffed Dates topped with sea salt are gluten-free, vegan, and refined sugar-free. Perfect for a snack or dessert!So, grab those dates and make yourself some healthier salted chocolate caramels.

    And, if you need some more chocolate inspiration before your weekend gets started, I've been eyeing Meg's gluten-free olive oil brownies!

    These Chocolate-Covered Almond Butter Stuffed Dates topped with sea salt are gluten-free, vegan, and refined sugar-free. Perfect for a snack or dessert!
    This recipe for Chocolate-Covered Almond Butter Stuffed Dates is gluten-free, vegan, and refined sugar-free. Perfect for a snack or dessert!

    Chocolate-Covered Almond Butter Stuffed Dates

    This recipe for Chocolate-Covered Almond Butter Stuffed Dates topped with sea salt are gluten-free, vegan, and refined sugar-free. Perfect for a snack or dessert!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Chilling time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 16 servings
    Calories: 143kcal
    Author: Tessa

    Ingredients

    Stuffed Dates

    • 16 Medjool dates pitted
    • 6 tablespoons almond butter

    Chocolate Sauce

    • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder or cacao powder
    • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons coconut oil
    • 2-3 tablespoons maple syrup
    • ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • pinch of sea salt

    Topping

    • sea salt

    Instructions

    • Slice your dates lengthwise to remove pits. Prepare a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Fill each date with about a teaspoon of almond butter. Place on baking sheet and place in freezer for 15 minutes to firm. 
    • While the dates are in freezer, add coconut oil to small saucepan over low heat and allow to melt. Whisk in cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and pinch of sea salt. Continue to whisk for 1-2 minutes until chocolate evenly incorporates and starts to thicken slightly. 
    • Remove chocolate from heat and place in a small bowl. Allow chocolate to cool before removing dates from freezer and starting to dip. 
    • Using a fork or skewer, pierce dates and dip each date until covered. Transfer to baking sheet. Sprinkle with sea salt. Continue until each date is covered. Place baking sheet in the refrigerator until chocolate has firmed. 
    • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

    Notes

    *For a quick chocolate-dipping alternative, melt about 1 cup of dairy-free chocolate chips in the microwave at 30 second intervals. Stir in two teaspoons of coconut oil until incorporated. This will not necessary be a refined-sugar free option, but it works too!
    Due to the raw nature of the chocolate sauce, these are best kept in the refrigerator.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 238mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 36IU | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Daisy Skinner

      October 29, 2018 at 5:25 am

      Hi there! I am so excited to try a few of these treats annnd that would be today! A day off to bake!! A Birthday on Friday and a Baby Shower in a month! These are going to be a great addition! Will let you know...

      Reply
      • Tessa

        October 31, 2018 at 8:22 am

        Hi Daisy! I love baking days. :) I hope you love these treats!!

        Reply
    2. Paloma

      October 11, 2018 at 8:05 pm

      5 stars
      SO DECADENT! I’ve made a big batch and given them out to my family members. They can’t believe I made these lol don’t worry, I didn’t take the credit! Everyone was linked to your outstanding recipe.

      Reply
      • Tessa

        October 12, 2018 at 2:41 pm

        Haha, I am so glad! That is awesome. A treat for sure, right? :)

        Reply
    3. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

      April 21, 2018 at 1:17 pm

      5 stars
      What a fabulous little snack Tessa! Can't wait to try!

      Reply
    4. Sarah

      April 20, 2018 at 12:37 pm

      This looks so decadent!

      Reply

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