Prep: 10 Craving Almond Joys? These Almond Joy Chocolate Covered Dates are a healthier version of the beloved candy! Medjool dates filled with coconut yogurt, creamy almond butter, and coated in dark chocolate topped with shredded coconut, flaky salt, and chopped almonds, these date bites are gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and SO good. They’re the perfect sweet treat!
Almond Joy Chocolate Covered Dates Recipe
There’s no question that dates are having a moment in the spotlight lately. So many of you have absolutely LOVED my Date Snickers recipe! And for good reason – chocolate covered dates are always SUCH a tasty treat.
Today we’re making Almond Joy Date Bites that are truly one of my current favorite healthy desserts/snacks. I love making a big batch of these and keeping them in my fridge or freezer to have on hand for whenever I have a chocolate craving. That coconut almond flavor covered in dark chocolate – there is nothing like it! These Almond Joy Chocolate Covered Dates are SO yummy!
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What You’ll Need
Medjool Dates (opens in a new tab) – These tend to work best for filled dates. They’re also full of nutrition and have that delicious caramel flavor that makes them perfect for sweet treats!
Vanilla Coconut Yogurt – The more coconut flavor, the better! I personally love this vanilla coconut yogurt. (opens in a new tab)
Creamy Almond Butter – Extra drizzly, room temperature almond butter works best.
Vegan Dark Chocolate Chips – Regular dark chocolate chips work great, too.
Coconut Oil (opens in a new tab) – Helps the chocolate to melt and then harden again.
Shredded Coconut – I added shredded coconut as a topping over the chocolate, but it can also be mixed into the yogurt filling to really bring out that almond joy coconut flavor and texture.
Chopped Almonds – A definite must!
Flaky Sea Salt (opens in a new tab) – Adjust to taste. I always like a lot on mine!
How to Make Almond Joy Chocolate Covered Dates
Making these Almond Joy Chocolate Covered Dates could not be easier! Here’s how to put them together:
- Soak the dates! Then slice them to remove pits.
- Fill each date with coconut yogurt and almond butter.
- Freeze for 30 minutes to 1 hour to set. If you can’t wait that long, it’s ok to go ahead and cover them in chocolate, but they may be a little messy to work with if they aren’t set.
- Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together in the microwave, making sure to stir often until smooth.
- Coat each stuffed date in the chocolate mixture, then place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Immediately add shredded coconut, chopped almonds, and flaky salt over each one (before the chocolate hardens).
- Freeze to set, then enjoy!
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Other Topping/Filling Ideas
- Chopped Walnuts
- Freeze Dried Strawberries (opens in a new tab)
- Crumbled Pistachios
- Ice Cream Filling (instead of yogurt)
- Dried Raspberries
- Cashew Butter (opens in a new tab) (or any type of nut butter)
- White Chocolate Drizzle
Storage
Chocolate Covered Dates are best stored in the freezer (for up to 3 months), but can also stay in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy straight from the fridge, or let them thaw a little bit before enjoying them from the freezer.
More Healthy Chocolate Treats You’ll Love
- Chocolate Covered Apples
- Superfood Chocolate Bites
- Healthy Buster Bars
- Protein Brownie Bites
- Strawberry Chocolate Brownies
- Date Snickers (Peanut Butter Yogurt Dates)
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Almond Joy Chocolate Covered Dates
Ingredients
- 12 large Medjool dates (opens in a new tab)
- 1/3 cup creamy vanilla coconut yogurt (opens in a new tab) (about 1-2 teaspoons per date)
- 3 Tablespoons creamy almond butter (opens in a new tab) (about 1-2 teaspoons per date)
- 3/4 cup vegan dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 Tablespoon coconut oil (opens in a new tab)
- 1-2 teaspoons shredded coconut
- 1-2 teaspoons finely chopped almonds
- flaky sea salt (opens in a new tab) (to taste)
Instructions
- Wash and soak the dates, then dry and remove the pits.
- Fill each date with coconut yogurt, then dollop or drizzle the almond butter over each one.
- Place each date on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Freeze for about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a bowl together in the microwave, stirring every 15-30 seconds until smooth.
- Dip each date in the melted chocolate and place back on to the baking sheet.
- Immediately top with shredded coconut, chopped almonds, and a sprinkle of flaky salt.TIP: It's best to work one date at a time since the melted chocolate will harden quickly!
- Freeze for another 20-30 minutes, then enjoy!
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Notes
- I added shredded coconut as a topping, but it can also be mixed into the yogurt filling to really bring out that almond joy coconut flavor and texture.
- If you can’t wait for the dates to set in the freezer after filling them, it’s ok to go ahead and cover them in chocolate. They may be a little messy to work with if they aren’t set, but still delicious!
- These are best stored in the freezer (for up to 3 months), but can also stay in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy straight from the fridge, or let them thaw a little bit before enjoying them from the freezer.
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