Stuffed chocolate dates

Let yourself be seduced by the natural sweetness of dates, the juicy almond core, and a delicate chocolate crunch that melts in your mouth. Treat yourself to this little, delicious snacking alternative. 

Recipe by Elisa Brunke / Instagram: Elisa Brunke

Ingredients

• 10 Medjool dates
• 4-5 tsp almond butter, brown
• 50 g dark chocolate drops (e.g., with xylitol)
• 1 tsp cacao nibs

For the caramelized almonds:

• 20 g whole almonds
• 1 tsp maple syrup / alternative: yacon syrup
• ¼ tsp cinnamon

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. Mix the maple syrup and cinnamon with the almonds, then roast in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove and let cool.
3. Melt the chocolate over a water bath.
4. Cut the dates lengthwise, remove the pits, and open them up.
5. Place about ½ tsp of almond butter in the center, add an almond, and press back together.
6. Dip into the melted chocolate, let excess drip off, and place on a board lined with parchment paper.
7. Sprinkle with cacao nibs. Repeat for all dates.
8. Store in the refrigerator.