Chocolate Dipped Stuffed Dates

If you are craving candy bars made of caramel, like Snickers or Mars, try using this stuffed Medjool date recipe to recreate a healthier version of your favorite treats. Dates are a fantastic ingredient that I use all the time, like in my Date Bark, Healthy Date Bars, or Date Loaf. But these chocolate dipped dates are perfect as a quick and delicious snack. These are naturally:

Refined sugar-free Gluten-free Paleo Dairy-free Vegan

They are perfect as a pre-workout snack as well because they contain a boost of healthy carbs and healthy fats and proteins from nut butter. A stuffed date is a pitted Medjool date stuffed with sweet or savory food. Most recipes stuff dates with cream cheese, cheese, or peanut butter, but this version is 100% vegan! They are great appetizers when stuffed with savory food and great sweet healthy snacks when stuffed with sweet fillings.

Ingredients and Substitutions

It’s very easy to make sweet chocolate stuffed dates with a few ingredients. All you need are:

Medjool dates – pitted Nut butter – depending on the flavor you want to make, you can vary from peanut butter to almond butter or cashew butter. Read below for options and ideas. Brown rice syrup or maple syrup Nuts – peanuts, pistachios, or almonds. Coconut flour Dark chocolate chips – since dates are already sweet, I recommend using high-cocoa chocolate like 85% cocoa.

How To Make Chocolate Dipped Stuffed Dates

There are many varieties of dried dates available at the grocery store. When it comes to no-bake desserts, I always recommend Medjool dates. They have a thick, rich, and chewy texture that tastes almost like caramel. They are not dry or crusty on the outside like Deglet Nour Dates. To make the chocolate-covered date you need to dip the stuffed dates into melted chocolate.

Serving

Serve the dates with a pinch of sea salt to enhance their chocolate flavor. Serve as an afternoon healthy sweet snack or pre-workout energy boost.

Storage

Stuffed dates must be stored in the fridge for the best texture. they store for up to 1 week in an airtight container. You can also freeze them in a bag, eat them frozen, or thaw them for 15 minutes to 1 hour at room temperature before eating.