Dark Chocolate Covered Stuffed Dates are an easy no-bake dessert you can serve around the holidays or gift to friends. Stuffed with peanut butter and coated in a chocolate shell, these vegan and gluten free treats are easy to love.
4ozdark chocolatechopped or cut into small pieces and melted
½tbspcoconut oil
Instructions
Prep Optional Toppings
Shredded coconut, raw cacao nibs, finely chopped nuts, freeze-dried raspberry or strawberry powder.
Make the dates
Make a slit in each date, then remove the pits. Using your fingers, separate the dates to create a cavity, but don’t pull them completely apart.
Line a baking sheet or a plate with wax or parchment paper.
Spoon 1-2 teaspoons of peanut butter into each date cavity, depending on the size of each date. Chill in the freezer for 5 minutes to set.
In the meantime, add the chopped dark chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Either melt in a double boiler or in the microwave stirring with a rubber spatula every 30 seconds until chocolate is melted and smooth.
Dip each stuffed date into the chocolate, turning to fully coat. Then, use a fork to lift each date out of the chocolate and transfer to your baking sheet or plate. Top each with a pinch of flaky sea salt.
Sprinkle any optional toppings on top of the chocolate before the chocolate melts. Freeze the dates until the chocolate sets, about 10-15 minutes.
Keep stored in an airtight container in the fridge.