Heavenly Dark Chocolate Date & Almond Butter Bliss Bites

Ingredients

• 12 large Medjool dates, pitted
• 1 cup almond butter
• 1 cup dark chocolate chips, melted
• 1 cup crushed almonds, lightly toasted
• 1 teaspoon sea salt

1. 01
   Prepare the dates by carefully slicing them open lengthwise and removing the pits without splitting them completely.
2. 02
   Fill each date with about a teaspoon of almond butter, closing them gently to encase the filling.
3. 03
   Melt the dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and glossy.
4. 04
   Dip each almond butter-filled date into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated.
5. 05
   Place the chocolate-covered dates on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. 06
   While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle each date with a pinch of crushed almonds and a tiny pinch of sea salt.
7. 07
   Refrigerate the dates for at least 30 minutes or until the chocolate has set completely.
8. 08
   Serve chilled or at room temperature and enjoy the delightful combination of flavors and textures.