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Chocolate Covered Dates With Almonds

Published: Apr 13, 2021 · Modified: Apr 13, 2023 by Amira · This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

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Chocolate covered dates stuffed with almonds are the perfect no-bake snack/dessert. Dates are stuffed with almonds then covered with luscious melted dark chocolate, very simple and delicious. An easy 20 minute vegan and gluten free dessert.

Try serving with Arabic coffee or cardamom tea, works great with both.

Chocolate covered dates in a white bowl with one cut open to show texture.
Chocolate covered date the perfect energy booster snack.

This treat here is very popular in the Middle East specially during the holy month of Ramadan. If you are into anything chocolate covered check out these cookie dough balls or the easy chocolate covered strawberries for your next project.

Table of contents

  • ❓Why You'll Love This Recipe
  • 📝 Recipe Ingredients
    • 📋 Ingredient Notes
  • 🥄 Recipe Instructions
  • 💡 Recipe Expert Tips
  • 💬 Recipe FAQs
  • 🥫Storage
  • 📣 More Recipes From the Blog
  • More Recipes with Dates

❓Why You'll Love This Recipe

Super easy no-bake recipe, no need for special baking skills. This candy like treat is healthier than many candies out there and with just 4 ingredients.

This is a very versatile recipe and can be adapted in so many ways that I am going to discuss with you. With step by step instructions, I am going to show you how to perfectly melt your chocolate.

📝 Recipe Ingredients

Only 4 ingredients to make the best chocolate covered dates.

📋 Ingredient Notes

  • You can use any chocolate you like, we've tried covering out dates with dark, milk and white chocolate. More about that in the tips section below.
  • Traditionally almonds are used to stuff dates, but you can use any nut of choice.
  • You can use Medjool, Deglet Noor or any type of dates you like.

🥄 Recipe Instructions

  • Cut a slit in each date and remove the pit. Stuff with almonds/nuts and close the date over. Place all dates on a plate so they are ready to be covered when the chocolate is ready.
  • Make a double boiler by filling a small pot with about an inch of water and bring to a simmer. Place a small heat proof bowl over the pot and make sure the bottom of the bowl is not touching the water. Add the chopped chocolate or chocolate chips and oil. As the bowl heat up the chocolate will start melting. Keep stirring with a rubber spatula so the chocolate melts evenly. Take the bowl out and wipe the bottom with a clean towel.
  1. Using two forks, put the dates in the melted chocolate, roll to cover.
  2. Take the date out and carefully shake off any excess chocolate.
  3. Place the covered date on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Allow them to set for 5 minutes on your counter and then pop them in the freezer for 10 minutes.
A hand holding a decorating tube to decorate the chocolate covered dates with white chocolate.
  • If you chose to garnish with another chocolate then melt the decorating chocolate on a double boiler as before then drizzle over as a ribbon. Freeze for another 5 minutes to set completely.

💡 Recipe Expert Tips

  • You can use whatever chocolate you like but we did not like it covered in white chocolate. Me and my husband liked the dark chocolate better while the kids liked the milk chocolate.
  • Although dates are traditionally stuffed with almonds for this recipe, pecan and walnuts goes great with this recipe as well.
  • You can also use a nut combination so you might try pistachios, hazelnuts.. etc.
  • You might want to try using nut butter as well but in this case you will need to freeze the stuffed dates before you roll them in melted chocolate so the nut butter will not ooze out.

💬 Recipe FAQs

Can I use coconut oil when melting chocolate?

Of course you can, just be aware that it will leave a faint taste of coconut in the chocolate which is ok. I like using any neutral tasting oil.

Can I melt chocolate in the microwave?

Sure you can just like we did in the chocolate covered strawberries, be careful not to heat it up way too much.

Chocolate covered dates scattered on a wooden surface.
Chocolate covered dates makes for a great homemade gift idea.

🥫Storage

I prefer to refrigerate these dates so the chocolate gets firmer and eating them won't be messy. They also freeze very well and they keep for as long as your ingredients are good.

📣 More Recipes From the Blog

  • Chocolate covered strawberries are one of the most amazing chocolate dipped fruits in my book.
  • Have you ever tried Tanghulu, the Chinese winter fruit snack?. A crunchy candied fruit recipe that is like no other.
  • If you like making candies, you will love this Lokum ( Turkish delight) recipe with step by step guide and tons of tips.
  • Indulge in the ultimate chocolate-peanut butter treat with these rich and creamy buckeye balls. Made with a smooth peanut butter center coated in a layer of chocolate, these bite-sized treats are sure to be a hit.

More Recipes with Dates

  • Maamoul is a traditional Middle Eastern cookie made usually filled with date. It has a soft texture and a delicate flavor.

Chocolate covered dates in a white bowl with one cut open to show texture.

Chocodate - chocolate covered dates

A delicious treat from Dubai that is very popular during the holy month of Ramadan
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Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Arabic, Middle East
Diet: Halal, Vegan
Servings: 24 pieces
Calories: 59kcal
Author: Amira

Ingredients

  • 3 oz (80gm) high quality dark chocolate.*
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil.
  • 24 Dates .
  • 24 almond pieces.

Optional

  • For more decoration
  • ¼ cup white chocolate chips.
  • ¼ teaspoon vegetable oil.

Instructions

  • Make a double broiler by filling a small pot with about an inch of water and bring to a simmer.
  • Place a small bowl over the pot and make sure the bottom of the bowl is not touching the water.
  • Add the chocolate chunks and the oil and let that melt slowly stirring constantly.
  • Cut a slit in each date and remove the pit. Stuff with almonds/nuts and close the date over.
  • Using two forks, drop the dates in the melted chocolate, roll to cover, then take the date out and carefully shake off any excess chocolate.
  • Place them on a parchment lined baking sheet. Allow them to set for 5 minutes on your counter and then pop them in the freezer for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile prepare your garnish by melting the white chocolate with the oil again over a double broiler.
  • Take the chocodate out and garnish with ribbons of white chocolate, pop again in the freezer for more 5 minutes to set completely.

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Notes

  • You can use whatever chocolate you like but we did not like it covered in white chocolate. Me and my husband liked the dark chocolate better while the kids liked the milk chocolate.
  • Although dates are traditionally stuffed with almonds for this recipe, pecan and walnuts goes great with this recipe as well.
  • You can also use a nut combination so you might try pistachios, hazelnuts.. etc.
  • You might want to try using nut butter as well but in this case you will need to freeze the stuffed dates before you roll them in melted chocolate so the nut butter will not ooze out.
  • These work great with Arabic coffee or cardamom tea.
  • Please check the nutrition disclaimer policy.

Nutrition

Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg
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First published May 27, 2016 . Last updated March 29, 2021 with important tips, clear step by step instructions and readability.

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  1. Juls

    April 14, 2021 at 1:03 pm

    5 stars
    Salaam and Ramadan Mubarak Amira! I love your blog! so many wonderful recipes n easy to follow instructions. I made these for my family today for when we break our fast. They are all very excited to eat them:) I never made them before nd it was a lot of fun! We usually eat our tamer with basissa. This is a yummy n fun alternative nd beautiful gift for friends too 🙂 JAK!

    Reply
    • Amira

      April 17, 2021 at 12:08 am

      Thank you Juls for your sweet comment, Ramadan Mubarak to you too dear. I am so glad you liked them.

      Reply
  2. John / Kitchen Riffs

    April 14, 2021 at 7:59 am

    What a great way to serve dates! Terrific idea -- thanks.

    Reply
    • Amira

      April 17, 2021 at 12:07 am

      Thanks John.

      Reply
  3. Shine jan

    February 25, 2021 at 9:27 pm

    Can you please suggest me which chocolate to use and how much oil to mix because mine got sticky

    Reply
    • Amira

      March 12, 2021 at 11:24 am

      Shin jan any chocolate will work even chocolate chips.Check out this link and this one too might help you.

      Reply
  4. Yumi

    May 14, 2018 at 8:16 pm

    Hello I would like to make these chocodates for my Muslim college friend for Ramadan, they sound so delicious! I have never bought or eaten dates. Do you buy fresh dates or dates that come in a bag? Sorry I am not very knowledgeable about dates so I apologize if this is a stupid question!

    Reply
    • Amira

      May 14, 2018 at 10:50 pm

      Yumi, Thank you for such a sweet and thoughtful surprise for your friend. Dates are wonderful, sweet and full of nutrients, you should try them. I usually buy containers of Madjool dates from the farmer's market here like Sprouts. But there are also these big tubs or bags in Costco. Let me know if you need more assistance.

      Reply
  5. Jenna

    January 09, 2017 at 3:13 pm

    Yum! I have never had a chocolate covered date but I feel like I am seriously missing out after reading your post!

    Reply
  6. Kaleigh @ Lively Table

    January 09, 2017 at 7:35 am

    These look delicious! I love dates!

    Reply
  7. Carissa

    January 08, 2017 at 8:45 pm

    These look beautiful and yummy. I've never had dates before, but now I want to try them! Thanks for the recipe Amira, I will have to make them soon 🙂

    Reply
  8. Sasha @ Eat Love Eat

    January 07, 2017 at 9:50 am

    These look lovely! I have a box of medjool dates so I must give these a try!

    Reply
  9. Liz @ Ready to Yumble

    January 06, 2017 at 3:59 pm

    Looks so easy and delicious! I always need those kind of snacks on hand!

    Reply
  10. Lynne Curry

    January 05, 2017 at 8:36 pm

    These look so wonderful. I'm a huge fan of dates--but we don't usually have too many choices of types of dates in the U.S. Medjool is pretty much the one, so I'm glad to know it's a good one! So pretty and I'm sure your guests devour them. I would!

    Reply
    • Amira

      January 06, 2017 at 1:31 pm

      It is tasty , easy and healthier than most candies. Glad to find a dates fan like me

      Reply
  11. Yaseen Yusuf

    December 20, 2016 at 2:15 am

    Hi Amira, they are indeed very delicious, brilliant combination of the simplest ingredients. Would like to ask, what is the type of date you have used? As there are many types of date (too many) just intrigued to know which one you used and if you know which is the most popular date used in the U.A.E.
    Thanks.

    Yaseen

    Reply
    • Amira

      December 20, 2016 at 11:58 am

      Yaseen, I've used Medjool dates as they are meaty and sweet so they are my favorite. I do not know about dates in UAE just use any kind that you love and not too difficult to handle. Thanks for your comment and keep coming back for more.

      Reply
  12. John/Kitchen Riffs

    June 01, 2016 at 10:04 am

    Chocodates are new to me. But I'm pretty clueless, so no wonder. 🙂 Love the idea! Dates are wonderful all by themselves, of course, but really like this. And I can see so many different directions you can take this recipe -- really versatile. Thanks!

    Reply
  13. Karen (Back Road Journal)

    May 30, 2016 at 3:09 pm

    I used to own a chocolate shop and sold chocolate dates…yours are prettier with the white chocolate drizzle.

    Reply
  14. Evelyne CulturEatz

    May 30, 2016 at 2:53 pm

    Dates are so good and versatile. A touch of sweetness in savory dishes and makes desserts that much better. And yeah way cheaper to do your own. I could make a few disappear in no time!

    Reply
  15. Gina Wane

    May 27, 2016 at 5:02 pm

    Hello Amira,

    This looks so delicious. I've made stuffed dates with marzipan, but never thought to cover them with chocolate! My husband is going to be tempted during Ramadan with Chocodates! He loved the Saffron/Cardamon cake from Dubai. He always asks me to make it for him. My father, a pastry chef for over 70 years was super impressed with that cake too! Alhamdulilah. God's blessing to you and your family.

    Reply
  16. Balvinder

    May 27, 2016 at 9:03 am

    That's wonderful treat for anytime but as you said it is especially make during Ramadan, I 'll pass it over to my friend.

    Reply
    • Amira

      May 27, 2016 at 1:51 pm

      Thanks dear, and yes I enjoy this anytime of the year specially in the morning with my cup of coffee :).

      Reply

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