Chia raspberry stuffed dates covered in dark chocolate are a healthy treat loaded with antioxidants. Every once in a while I get a sweet craving and I am always looking for something with unprocessed sugar. The more natural the sugar the easier it is for my body to digest. These stuffed dates make the perfect go-to dessert when I need something a little indulgent. I keep them in my freezer so they are ready to go when my sweet tooth emerges.
If you are looking for something even sweeter check out my Vegan White Chocolate Covered Cookie Butter Cheesecake Stuffed Dates recipe.
Chia Raspberry Stuffed Dates Covered in Dark Chocolate
Chia raspberry stuffed dates covered in dark chocolate are a healthy treat full of antioxidants.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring spoons
- baking sheet
Ingredients
- 12 medjool dates pitted
- 1 cup frozen raspberries
- 1 Tbsp chia seeds
- 1 cup vegan dark chocolate chips
- Crumbled freeze-dried raspberries optional for topping
Instructions
- Place the raspberries in a small microwave-safe dish and cook in the microwave for 2 minutes until thawed and a little warm
- Stir the chia seeds into the raspberries and set aside for the mixture to thicken
- Cut a slit longways in the top of the dates
- Stuff each date with 1 ½ tsp of raspberry mixture
- Place dates in the fridge for an hour to firm up
- Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe dish 30 seconds at a time stirring in between until the chocolate is smooth and fully melted
- Use a toothpick and dip each date into the melted chocolate and place on a parchment-lined plate or baking sheet
- Sprinkle with crumbled freeze-dried raspberries if using
- Let dates sit in the refrigerator for 1 hour or until chocolate is firm before serving
Notes
The stuffed dates will keep in the refrigerator for a week.
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