Hot Chocolate Dates with Marshmallow & Dark Chocolate

Mallory

These Hot Chocolate Dates are made with Medjool dates that get stuffed with marshmallows and covered in dark chocolate with a peppermint topping! Dates are a great way to provide natural sweetness without needing a lot of added sugar - a perfect dessert for the holiday season!

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Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Ingredients

12 Medjool dates
½ cup mini marshmallows enough to stuff each date with 2-3 marshmallows.
½ cup dark chocolate chips
1 teaspoon avocado oil
2 tablespoon crushed peppermint I use a candy cane and crush it.

Instructions

Line a baking sheet or plate with parchment paper for easy clean up. Slice your dates in the middle with a sharp knife. If your dates have pits, remove the pits.
Stuff each date with 2-3 marshmallows (optional: add 1 teaspoon of one of your favorite nut butters before adding the marshmallows). Place the stuffed dates on the parchment-lined baking sheet. To harden the stuffed dates and make them easier to coat in chocolate, refrigerate them for 20-30 minutes.
Add the dark chocolate chips and avocado oil to a small bowl. Microwave it in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until it is melted. Be sure to use a microwave-safe bowl. Dip stuffed dates in the melted chocolate. You can use a toothpick or a spoon to help with the process of chocolate coating.
The final step is to sprinkle ½ teaspoon crushed peppermint on the top of each date. Serve immediately or store in the fridge or freezer.
Hint: to coat them in the chocolate, use a spoon, 2 forks, or a toothpick to make it easier and do the open side with the marshmallows first.

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Expert Tips

After stuffing with marshmallows, close the dates as tightly as possible to keep it all held together.
Refrigerating the dates after stuffing them for about 20 minutes helps to harden them a bit and makes them easier to cover in the melted chocolate!
If you prefer less chocolate, simply drizzle melted chocolate on top of the stuffed dates.

Storage

Fridge: store your chocolate dates in the fridge for up to 1 week. To prevent them from sticking together, layer them in an airtight container with parchment paper in between layers.
Freezer: freeze chocolate covered dates for up to 6 months in a freezer-safe container.

Dietitian Tip

Dates contain a lot of natural sweetness so they're a great option for a satisfying dessert if you're looking to cut back on added sugars! They also provide dietary fiber to support gut health and they have a caramel-like texture that pairs really well with chocolate like in this recipe.

For more nutrition information and tips, visit mallorythedietitian.com. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do! 😊

Keyword 30 minutes or less, 5 ingredients or less, gluten free

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