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Home » Desserts » Chocolate Covered Dates with Pumpkin Seeds and Sea Salt.

Chocolate Covered Dates with Pumpkin Seeds and Sea Salt.

Oct 24, 2020 by Kelly Roenicke · 1 Comment

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A super simple yet elegant dessert, these chocolate covered dates with pumpkin seeds take just minutes to whip up! Sea salt is the perfect finishing touch.

chocolate dipped dates on a cookie sheet

Sometimes the simplest desserts are the best, aren’t they?

I love baking for the holidays, but sometimes you need to come up with something sweet in a hurry. That’s where these chocolate covered dates come in.

They are so simple, and take just minutes to make! They aren’t fancy, but every time I make them, they disappear right away. Even if you have other desserts that you’re going to offer, chocolate dates can be a nice addition to your dessert table.

What makes chocolate covered dates so delicious?

I think it’s the combination of chewy Medjool dates (nature’s caramel), creamy dark chocolate, and the crunch of pumpkin seeds. Sweet, salt, and chewy makes for a delicious dessert.

ingredients for chocolate covered dates

Can I use any type of date in this recipe?

I haven’t tried these with any other types of dates. Medjool dates are very sweet and are very moist when fresh, so they are a great choice.

Where can I find dates that are made in a nut free facility?

I like to use Medjool dates from Sun Date USA, because their dates come from a date-only facility. As always, please call and confirm that an ingredient is safe for your allergies.

What can I use instead of pumpkin seeds?

You can use sunflower seeds, nuts (if you are able to eat nuts), or just stick to chocolate and sea salt. The seeds are optional, so don’t worry if you don’t have them.

chocolate dates on a white tray

How do you make chocolate covered dates?

  1. First, you need to remove the pit from each date. Slice into each date and pop the pit out and discard.
  2. Place the pumpkin seeds in a small bowl.
  3. Melt the chocolate chips, then dip each date into the melted chocolate.
  4. Place the chocolate covered date in the bowl of pumpkin seeds, and roll around to coat.
  5. Sprinkle sea salt of top, then chill until the chocolate is firm.

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chocolate dipped dates on a cookie sheet
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Chocolate Covered Dates with Pumpkin Seeds and Sea Salt.

Sweet, salty, simple, and delicious, these chocolate dates wtih pumpkin seeds are the perfect ending to your meal!

Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Dairy Free, gluten free
Keyword easy, elegant
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chilling Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 16
Calories 120 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

  • 16 Medjool dates pitted
  • â…” cup dairy free chocolate chips
  • 3 Tablespoons pumpkin seeds
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt flakes
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  1. Make sure you remove the pits from your dates. You can buy them pre-pitted, but that's not usually the case.

  2. Place the pumpkin seeds in a small bowl and set aside. Line a cookie sheet with waxed paper.

  3. Place the chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl, and heat for one minute. Stir, and if needed, microwave in 10 second intervals until melted and smooth.

  4. Dip the pitted Medjool dates into the melted chocolate, coating all sides, then roll in the pumpkin seeds. Place on the cookie sheet.

  5. Repeat with remaining dates. Sprinkle sea salt flakes on top of all the dates.

  6. Refrigerate until the chocolate is firm, about 45 minutes.

Recipe Notes

Serving size is one chocolate covered date.

Store dates in the refrigerator in an airtight container. They should stay fresh for about 4 days.

Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Covered Dates with Pumpkin Seeds and Sea Salt.
Amount per Serving
Calories
120
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Cholesterol
 
1
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
74
mg
3
%
Potassium
 
225
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
22
g
7
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
19
g
21
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
40
IU
1
%
Calcium
 
21
mg
2
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Mom to two boys with food allergies and sensitivities, Kelly is passionate about allergy friendly cooking and baking. She believes that you can enjoy amazing, easy recipes even when cooking for multiple food allergies.
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  1. Darryl

    November 13, 2020 at 9:55 am

    5 stars
    These are so delicious and easy to make

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