Chocolate Covered Dates Stuffed With Almonds ( Vegan, Paleo)
PALEO II VEGAN II DAIRY FREE II GLUTEN FREE II SOY FREE II FISH FREE II NIGHTSHADE FREE II SHELLFISH FREE II EGG FREE
If you're looking for a healthy sweet fix, these stuffed dates are the perfect way to satisfy your cravings. Not only do they taste like a decadent chocolate bar, but they're also easy and quick to make without any cooking required.
As someone with many food intolerances, I have come to appreciate the challenge of being creative with my food choices, and these stuffed dates are a delicious solution. The combination of chocolate, nuts, and caramel creates a heavenly flavor that's hard to resist.
They also offer a satisfying crunch with the added bonus of being great for gifting to friends and family. Whether you love the taste of sweet treats or want to avoid unhealthy snacks, these stuffed dates are an excellent alternative that's both nutritious and delicious.
Notes on ingredients
Chocolate
I like to use chocolate with a cocoa content of 70%, meaning that 70% of the chocolate has been made from ingredients in the cocoa bean. The remaining 30% will consist of other ingredients, such as sugar, predominantly but may also include, for example, tiny percentages of vanilla flavouring. The higher the percentage, the stronger the cocoa flavour, which means it will be more bitter and less sweet.
Use whatever chocolate you find palatable. Sometimes I will use 70/80% in my cooking and add a little extra sweetener like honey/agave/maple syrup. Dark chocolate is almost always dairy free unless it’s a cheap brand where they will add crappy fillers. My fave brands to eat and use in cooking are ( also allergy friendly)
Green & blacks - Click here to go to the website.
Ombar - Click here for more info - buy this online at well easy OR in Waitrose or health food shops.
Raw chocolate - Click here for more information.
Plamil chocolate - Click here for more info
If you have a soy allergy, always choose raw chocolate, as this will not have any soy ingredients added. (Always check on the label, though.)
Storage
These can keep in the fridge for a couple of weeks in a container.
Are dates healthy?
Dates are a great source of fibre and antioxidants shown to help manage the risk of chronic disease.
The combination of dark chocolate, nuts and dates with the toppings is really a powerhouse of nutrients.
The fibre in the dates & nuts supports your gut.
High in antioxidants.
Dates have a low GI meaning they can help keep your blood sugar stable.
High in healthy fats, monounsaturated fats, and protein.
Ingredients
Makes 24 portions- 15 mins prep time
Step by Step
Recipe
24 Dates
200 g Dark chocolate 70 % cocoa solids or higher
12 Almonds
24 ish Hazelnuts
Toppings I used
Desiccated coconut
Pumpkin seeds chopped
Sunflower seeds chopped
Freeze dried raspberries/ strawberries
Linseeds
Cacao nibs
Method
Melt the chocolate in a bowl over a saucepan of boiling water gently.
Split the dates slightly and remove the seed then add the nuts and close, they are so sticky they will close easily.
Dip the dates in the chocolate, using the spoon to spoon over the chocolate and the fork to lift it out of the chocolate, releasing any excess.
Quickly sprinkle over whatever toppings you are using.
Once all coated leave in the fridge to set & enjoy!
Variations
I love how versatile this recipe is, you could add any type of nuts to this recipe its your call. You could also add Peanut or almond butter on the inside of the dates, try museli or granola too. The toppings are also versatile maybe try hemp seeds, chia seeds, sea salt, rose petals, pistachios.
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