Dark Chocolate Coconut Date Bliss Bites with Almond Crunch

Ingredients

• 12 pieces Medjool dates, pitted
• 1 cup almonds, chopped
• 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, toasted
• 1 cup dark chocolate chips, melted
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. 01
   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and toast the shredded coconut on a baking sheet for 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove and let cool.
2. 02
   In a small bowl, combine the melted dark chocolate chips with the coconut oil and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
3. 03
   Carefully open each pitted date and stuff with chopped almonds and a pinch of toasted coconut.
4. 04
   Dip each stuffed date halfway into the melted chocolate mixture, allowing any excess to drip off. Place on a parchment-lined tray.
5. 05
   Sprinkle the remaining toasted coconut over the chocolate-dipped dates for added texture and flavor.
6. 06
   Refrigerate the dates for 10 minutes or until the chocolate is set.
7. 07
   Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.