CHOCOLATE COVERED STUFFED DATES

CHOCOLATE COVERED STUFFED DATES

By paleogrubs.com

Ingredients

35g/1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes

2 tbsp honey

1/2 tsp cinnamon

Pinch of salt

4 tbsp coconut oil, melted, divided

75g/1/2 cup almonds, chopped

400g/2 cups pitted Medjool dates

90g dark chocolate

Instructions

Add the coconut flakes, honey, cinnamon, salt, and 2 tablespoons of melted coconut oil to a food processor.  Pulse until a smooth paste is formed.  Set aside.  Prepare a baking sheet with wax paper.  Make a slice in the dates and fill with a small amount of the coconut flakes mixture or the chopped almonds.  Melt the chocolate in a glass bowl in the microwave along with the remaining coconut oil.  Stir to combine.  Use a fork to dip the dates into the melted chocolate.  Place onto the baking sheet.  Sprinkle with additional coconut flakes or chopped almonds if desired.  Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to harden.  Serve cold.