Decadent Almond Butter & Sea Salt Date Chocolates

Ingredients

• 12 whole Medjool dates, pitted
• 1 cup almond butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
• 2 tablespoons chopped almonds, toasted

1. 01
   Slice each pitted date lengthwise to create an opening, ensuring you do not cut all the way through.
2. 02
   In a small bowl, mix the almond butter with vanilla extract and a pinch of sea salt until well combined.
3. 03
   Stuff each date with about a teaspoon of the almond butter mixture, pressing them gently to close.
4. 04
   In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate chips and melted coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
5. 05
   Dip each stuffed date into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. Use a fork to lift the date out, letting excess chocolate drip back into the bowl.
6. 06
   Place the chocolate-covered dates on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle the tops with toasted chopped almonds and a tiny pinch of sea salt.
7. 07
   Refrigerate the dates for at least 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.
8. 08
   Serve chilled and enjoy your decadent almond butter and sea salt date chocolates.