A delightful and healthy treat made with sweet dates stuffed with almond butter, topped with chocolate and shredded coconut, reminiscent of the classic Almond Joy candy bar.
Author:Olivia Clara
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:7 minutes
Total Time:17 minutes
Yield:12 stuffed dates 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
12 Medjool dates
1/2 cup almond butter
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
1/4 cup shredded coconut
1/4 cup whole almonds
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Carefully slice each date lengthwise and remove the pit.
Fill each date with a teaspoon of almond butter.
Top each stuffed date with a whole almond.
Melt the dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
Drizzle the melted chocolate over the stuffed dates.
Sprinkle shredded coconut on top of the chocolate.
Place the dates on a baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes until warm.
Let cool before serving.
Notes
For a vegan option, ensure the chocolate chips are dairy-free.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Feel free to experiment with different nut butters.