Coconut Almond Joy Dates Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
30 almond
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Calories
63 kcal
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
North American
Coconut Almond Joy Dates Recipe
Description
This recipe involves filling pitted dates with a mixture of unsweetened shredded coconut combined with coconut oil and a natural sweetener like honey or maple syrup for a vegan option. The dates are stuffed carefully to keep them intact. The stuffed dates are then coated in melted dark chocolate, which can be thinned with coconut oil for better consistency if using chocolate chips or baking chocolate.
Once dipped, each date is topped with a single almond before setting the chocolate. The flavor profile balances the natural caramel-like sweetness of dates with chewy shredded coconut and smooth chocolate, anchored by the crunch and nutty taste of almonds.
These treats work well as snack bites or dessert alternatives that require no baking. They can be chilled to set the chocolate quickly. The recipe suits those looking for small, elegant confections combining familiar flavors from Almond Joy candy bars.
For cost savings, use dark chocolate chips melted with coconut oil instead of high-priced chocolate bars and store the finished dates in the refrigerator to keep the chocolate firm at room temperature.
Ingredients
- ½ cup coconut unsweetened, fine shredded
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon honey maple syrup for vegan
- 30 dates pitted
- ½ cup dark chocolate see notes, high-quality, chopped
- coconut oil only use this if you don't have high-quality chocolate, optional, 1 tablespoon
- 30 almonds
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the shredded coconut with the coconut oil and honey or maple syrup.
- Carefully open one date. You don't want to pull the date completely apart. Stuff the date with some of the shredded coconut then squeeze it closed. Repeat with the remaining dates.
- Place the chocolate in a small pan over low heat and let it melt. Don't rush this step as you don't want to burn the chocolate. If you're using chocolate chips, add the coconut oil to the pan. When the chocolate has melted, remove it from the heat.
- Working with one stuffed date at a time, dip the date in the chocolate. You can use a spoon to pour the chocolate over the date. Set the date on a parchment lined plate and put an almond on top. Repeat with the remaining dates. Let the chocolate set a little then sprinkle some flaky sea salt over top.
Notes
- Add coconut oil to chocolate when melting lower-cost chips or baker's chocolate to improve texture.
- Store the finished dates in the refrigerator to prevent soft chocolate coating if coconut oil is added.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for best flavor without additional coconut oil.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 30almond
Amount Per Serving
Calories 63 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 coconut almond date | |
| Calories | 63kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 62mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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