Stuffed Dates with Chocolate Almond Butter
Naturally sweet stuffed dates filled with creamy almond butter, coated in rich dark chocolate, and topped with crunchy almonds and sea salt. A simple no-bake treat that feels indulgent yet wholesome.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 10 pieces
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 10 Medjool dates, pitted
- 10 tablespoons almond butter (smooth, unsweetened)
- 20 whole roasted almonds
- 5 roasted almonds, chopped
- 1 cup dark chocolate chunks or chips
- flaky sea salt, for topping
Instructions
- Slice each date lengthwise and remove the pit while keeping the date intact. Arrange on a parchment-lined tray.
- Fill each date with about 1 tablespoon almond butter and press two whole almonds into the filling.
- Melt dark chocolate in a microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each stuffed date into melted chocolate, coating evenly, then place back on the tray.
- Sprinkle with chopped almonds and flaky sea salt while chocolate is still soft.
- Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes until chocolate is set.
- Serve chilled or slightly softened.
Notes
- Use peanut butter or cashew butter instead of almond butter if preferred.
- Add toppings like shredded coconut or crushed pistachios for variation.
- Ensure chocolate is dairy-free if making vegan.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 1 month.
- Let sit at room temperature briefly before serving if too firm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed date
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
