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Published: Apr 26, 2023 · Modified: Apr 26, 2023 by Veronika's Kitchen * This post may contain affiliate links

Chocolate Covered Dates

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Take your Chocolate Covered Dates to the next level! The combination of the natural sweetness of dates, creamy peanut butter, crunchy peanuts, all covered in chocolate, makes for a mouth-watering treat that is hard to resist. This amazing dessert recipe will remind you classic snickers bars, but in a healthy form.

Dates, filled with peanut butter, covered with chocolate, and topped with chopped peanuts, on a white plate.

If you are looking for a sweet and indulgent dessert that’s healthy and easy to make, try these amazing Chocolate Covered Dates! These bite-size treats have a delicious combination of caramel-like dates, creamy peanut butter, salty and crunchy peanuts, and velvety chocolate.

So, whether you are hosting a party or just looking for a quick, easy, and healthy treat, these chocolate covered dates will become your new favorite dessert!

Ingredients and Substitution

  • Dates. I prefer to use Medjool dates, because of their big size and sweet caramel-like flavor. Although, you can use any dates you can find in your local food store.
  • Peanut butter. Try to use good quality butter that’s made with just peanuts and salt. It tastes a lot better than the one made with additives, plus it’s healthier.
  • Peanuts. Roasted salted peanuts are my favorite, as they balance the sweetness of the dates.
  • Chocolate. Good quality dark chocolate or chocolate chips are preferred.
  • Coconut oil. We need just a teaspoon of coconut oil to make the melted chocolate smooth and shiny.
Separate ingredients to make chocolate covered dates.

How to make it

Cut a slit in each date and remove the pits.

Fill each date with peanut butter and sprinkle some chopped peanuts on top of peanut butter.

Process photos of filling up dates with peanut butter and chopped peanuts.

In a mixing bowl, add chocolate chips and coconut oil, then melt until smooth consistency.

Process photos of melting chocolate chips with coconut oil in a glass bowl.

Working one at a time, dip the filled dates in melted chocolate to fully cover from all the sides, allowing the excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl.

Transfer them to a baking sheet with parchment paper and top with some extra chopped peanuts.

Refrigerate for about 30 minutes before serving.

Dates, filled with peanut butter, covered with chocolate, and topped with chopped peanuts, on a baking sheet with parchment paper.

How to melt chocolate

  • Microwave. You can add chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl and heat it in a microwave in 20 seconds increments, stirring in between until fully melted and smooth.
  • Double boiler. Fill a sauce pan with a few inches of water and bring it to simmer. Once simmering, reduce the heat to low. Add chocolate and coconut oil in a heat-proof bowl and place it on top of the sauce pan with simmering water. Stir often until the chocolate and melted and smooth.
Dates, filled with peanut butter, covered with chocolate, and topped with chopped peanuts, on a white plate.

Tips for best results

  • Nut butter varieties. If you don’t like peanut butter, you can substitute it with almond, hazelnut, or cashew butter and roasted nuts.
  • Chocolate. Use good quality chocolate bar or chips in this recipe. It makes a BIG difference.
  • Dipping dates into chocolate. To make it easier to dip stuffed dates into chocolate, I like to pierce the dates with a toothpick, then dip into the melted chocolate, and using a teaspoon, pour over more chocolate to fully cover from all the sides.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to store?

You can keep them in an air-tight container in the fridge for about a week.

Dates, filled with peanut butter, covered with chocolate, and topped with chopped peanuts, on a white plate.
Dates, filled with peanut butter, covered with chocolate, and topped with chopped peanuts, on a white plate.
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5 from 10 votes

Chocolate Covered Dates

Take your Chocolate Covered Dates to the next level! The combination of the natural sweetness of dates, creamy peanut butter, crunchy peanuts, all covered in chocolate, makes for a mouth-watering treat that is hard to resist. This amazing dessert recipe will remind you classic snickers bars, but in a healthy form.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 15 chocolate covered dates
Calories: 157kcal
Author: Veronika’s Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 15 Medjool Dates
  • ¼ cup peanut butter
  • ¼ cup roasted salted peanuts chopped
  • ¾ cup dark chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil

Instructions

  • Cut a slit in each date and remove the pits.
  • Fill each date with peanut butter and sprinkle some chopped peanuts on top of peanut butter.
  • In a mixing bowl, add chocolate chips and coconut oil, then melt until smooth consistency.
  • Working one at a time, dip the filled dates in melted chocolate to fully cover from all the sides, allowing the excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl.
  • Transfer them to a baking sheet with parchment paper and top with some extra chopped peanuts.
  • Refrigerate for about 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Nut butter varieties. If you don’t like peanut butter, you can substitute it with almond, hazelnut, or cashew butter and roasted nuts.
  • Chocolate. Use good quality chocolate bar or chips in this recipe. It makes a BIG difference.
  • Dipping dates into chocolate. To make it easier to dip stuffed dates into chocolate, I like to pierce the dates with a toothpick, then dip into the melted chocolate, and using a teaspoon, pour over more chocolate to fully cover from all the sides.
  • How to store. You can keep them in an air-tight container in the fridge for about a week.

Nutrition

Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 39mg | Potassium: 267mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 37IU | Vitamin C: 0.05mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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  1. Hayley Dhanecha says

    May 13, 2023 at 4:14 am

    5 stars
    These dates were fbulous, we made and took it with us for our trip. Thanks for your recipe

    Reply
  2. Laura Arteaga says

    May 09, 2023 at 3:35 am

    5 stars
    WOW! I really need to try these! Missing the chocolate so Ill get this today and make them for my kids and ourselves!

    Reply
  3. Lisa says

    May 08, 2023 at 3:14 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my goodness, these were good! I like them better than a candy bar!

    Reply
  4. Loreto and Nicoletta Nardelli says

    May 08, 2023 at 9:53 am

    5 stars
    These chocolate-covered dates are easy to make and taste absolutely amazing! What a great snack/dessert that is!

    Reply
  5. Amy Casey says

    May 08, 2023 at 7:08 am

    5 stars
    OMG! I’m such a fan of sweet and salty snacks and this one was over the top! I had to hide them from myself so I didn’t eat them all in one sitting. Thanks so much for the recipe.

    Reply
  6. ihale dosyası hazırlama says

    May 08, 2023 at 5:02 am

    Proje yönetim sistemi sayesinde müteahhidin genel gideri ve karından tasarruf edilmekte, yalnızca kontrollük teşkilatı bütçesi ile yatırım gerçekleştirilmektedir. Bu hizmetler tam zamanlı bir Müşavirlik teşkilatı ile yürütülebileceği gibi, projelerin büyüklüğüne ve bütçesine göre daha ufak yapılanmalar ile de halledilebilmektedir. Ayrıca İşverenin şantiyede kurduğu organizasyonda ihtiyaç duyduğu müşavirlik hizmetleri de verilmektedir.

    Reply
  7. Silvia says

    May 08, 2023 at 3:38 am

    5 stars
    What an easy and super delicious recipe. I have never tried dates and chocolate together; it was a revelation. These dates have become one of my favorite snacks.

    Reply
  8. Dee says

    May 07, 2023 at 6:27 pm

    5 stars
    What a healthy way to enjoy a fun dessert. These will be my replacement when craving chocolate bars!

    Reply
  9. Carrie Robinson says

    May 07, 2023 at 9:45 am

    5 stars
    What an awesome sweet treat! 🙂 I would totally want to try this with almond butter. And I just love how simple & easy these are to make.

    Reply
  10. Sean says

    May 02, 2023 at 6:41 pm

    5 stars
    You can never go wrong with covering fruit in chocolate. These dates were wonderful and cheaper than buying them at the store.

    Reply
  11. Gloria says

    May 01, 2023 at 12:43 pm

    5 stars
    I am always looking for healthy options to curb my hubby’s sweet tooth. He loves dates and chocolate. These will be a hit for sure.

    Reply

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