Description
Indulge in a sweet delight with these chocolate covered dates, perfect for a quick treat or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon almond oil
- Pinch of sea salt, optional
Instructions
- Prepare a baking tray by covering it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- In a heatproof bowl, mix the dark chocolate chips with almond oil. Melt the mixture in the microwave, heating it in 30-second bursts and stirring until it becomes silky and smooth.
- Take each date and immerse it in the melted chocolate, ensuring it is thoroughly coated. Use a slotted spoon to lift the date, letting any excess chocolate drip back into the bowl.
- Arrange the chocolate-coated dates on the lined baking tray.
- If you like, sprinkle a tiny amount of sea salt over each date while the chocolate is still warm for an extra flavor kick.
- Chill the tray in the refrigerator for about half an hour, or until the chocolate hardens completely.
Notes
- For a delightful twist, try filling the dates with your favorite nuts or a dollop of cream cheese before dipping them in chocolate.
- Explore different chocolate varieties, like milk or white chocolate, to create your own signature treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 date
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg