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Ramadan Day 1 ✨🌙 Almond Joy Chocolate Covered Dates

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emaninthekitchen123.815 hours ago3 min read

Indulge your senses with these delightful Almond Joy Chocolate Covered Dates, an exquisite treat that marries the natural sweetness of Medjool dates with a luscious coconut filling and a rich chocolate coating. Topped with a crunchy almond, these bites are perfect for celebrations, as a special snack, or to treat yourself during moments of indulgence. Each bite offers a medley of textures and flavors that is simply irresistible!

Ingredients

🌴 20 Medjool dates
🥥 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
🥛 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
🍫 2 cups chocolate chips
🥄 1 teaspoon coconut oil
🌰 20 raw almonds

Instructions

1- Prepare the Dates:

Begin by pitting the Medjool dates.
Gently slice one side open and remove the pit, being careful to keep the dates intact as much as possible.
Set the prepared dates aside.

2- Make the Coconut Filling:

In a medium bowl, combine the shredded coconut and sweetened condensed milk.
Mix well until the coconut is fully coated and forms a sticky mixture.

3- Fill the Dates:

Using a small spoon, fill each date with approximately 1-2 teaspoons of the coconut filling.
Gently press the sides of the date back together to enclose the filling.
Repeat with all the dates.

4- Melt the Chocolate:

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil.
Microwave in 15-30 second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.

5- Coat the Dates:

Dip each stuffed date into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is completely covered.
Use a fork to remove the date from the chocolate, allowing any excess to drip back into the bowl.
Place it on a sheet of parchment paper.

6- Add the Almond Topping:

Immediately press a raw almond on top of each chocolate-covered date while the chocolate is still soft.

7- Set the Chocolate:

Transfer the chocolate-covered dates to the refrigerator and allow them to chill until the chocolate is fully set, about 30 minutes.

8- Serve and Enjoy:

Once the chocolate has hardened, your Almond Joy Chocolate Covered Dates are ready to enjoy!
Serve them on a platter or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes (mainly for melting chocolate)
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 20 dates
Calories: Approximately 150 per date
Nutrition per Serving: 5g protein, 7g fat, 22g carbohydrates
Equipment: Microwave-safe bowl, spoon, fork, parchment paper