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No Bake Chocolate Date Bites

These no bake chocolate date bites are a quick, wholesome snack made by blending pitted Medjool dates with nut butter and cocoa powder, then coating the mixture in melted dark chocolate. Once set, they develop a firm, glossy exterior with a chewy, naturally sweet interior, perfect for satisfying cravings effortlessly. No oven required, just simple ingredients and a few minutes of prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Healthy Snacks
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Medjool dates pitted and roughly chopped
  • 2 tbsp nut butter almond or peanut, optional
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder for rich chocolate flavor
  • 100 g dark chocolate chopped for melting
  • a pinch sea salt optional but recommended

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Small microwave-safe bowl
  • Baking sheet with parchment paper
  • Fork

Method
 

  1. Place the pitted dates into your food processor and blend for 1-2 minutes until they form a sticky, smooth paste, scraping down the sides as needed. The mixture should be cohesive and slightly tacky.
  2. Add the nut butter, cocoa powder, and a pinch of sea salt to the date paste. Pulse a few times until everything is well combined and the mixture is dark and fragrant.
  3. Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces and melt it in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second bursts, stirring after each until smooth and glossy. This will take about 1 minute total.
  4. Using a spoon or your hands, scoop out about 1 tablespoon of the date mixture and roll it into a firm ball. Repeat with the remaining mixture, placing the formed balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Dip each ball into the melted chocolate carefully using a fork, allowing any excess chocolate to drip off. Place the coated bites back on the parchment paper.
  6. If desired, sprinkle a tiny pinch of sea salt on top of each chocolate-coated bite for contrast. Chill the bites in the fridge for at least 30 minutes until the chocolate is set and glossy.
  7. Once set, serve the bites slightly chilled or at room temperature. They should be firm on the outside, chewy inside, with a rich chocolate aroma—a perfect quick treat.

Notes

For a nut-free version, substitute nut butter with sunflower seed butter. To make these vegan, use dairy-free dark chocolate. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.