Chocolate Covered Dates with Pistachios
- September 20, 2026
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These dates covered in chocolate are a healthy, nutrient-rich snack for the family! Enjoy them right out of the freezer, or serve them in a lunchbox or as an after-school snack!
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If you have a sweet tooth and find yourself looking for healthy snack recipes, these chocolate covered dates are going to be your new favorite!
With some extra fiber and healthy fats, these dates covered with chocolate taste great right out of the freezer!
I always try to keep some of these and our favorite frozen greek yogurt bites on hand, especially in the summer when portable, healthy no bake snacks are key.
I initially made these because I had to figure out how to eat more dates towards the end of pregnancy. One or two dates are fine – but 6 dates a day?! I couldn’t do it.
Until I tested this chocolate covered dates recipe – and then I could. Dates are supposed to help “ripen your cervix.” And since baby #4 actually came three days after her due date, I was up for trying anything! More details on my fourth pregnancy here.
My kids also devoured these peanut butter chocolate covered dates, too!
Why You’ll Love Chocolate Covered Dates
- Fun for kids – It’s a fun recipe for kids to make with you and enjoy after school, on-the-go, for playdates, etc.!
- Great for meal prep and freezing – Just make a bunch and freeze them for when the chocolate craving strikes!
- Great for pregnancy – If you need a date recipe to help you eat more of those dates for labor, these dates with chocolate can help get you there!
- Ready in under 30 minutes – I love how quickly these can be prepared!
Gather Your Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make this recipe.
- medjool dates – I like to buy the pitted ones. Otherwise, you’ll need to remove the pits. Medjool dates are ideal because they’re naturally soft and chewy.
- chocolate chips
- coconut oil
- crushed pistachios – You can also use another nut or seed if you’d like! Just make sure to crush them into smaller pieces.
- peanut or almond butter – I prefer a drippy, liquid kind.
- chia seeds – You can also use hemp seeds
- sea salt
Easy Dates Covered in Chocolate – The Perfect Snack!
Here’s how to make them – quick and easy.
Next, we’ll melt our chocolate to cover the dates.
Dates Too Hard?
If the dates are a little dry or firm, microwave them for 5–10 seconds to soften them before stuffing!
Then, place in the freezer for 1-2 hours to freeze!
Storage and Tips for Success
Here are some tips that I recommend for the best outcome:
- Adding sea salt before freezing is a must! It brings out so much more flavor.
- I love to store in Stasher bags in the freezer and enjoy as a healthy dessert!
- Don’t overheat the chocolate: Melt in short intervals, stirring between each, to prevent scorching. If the chocolate overheats, it gets too hard to stir.
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Chocolate Covered Dates with Pistachios
Ingredients
- 20 medjool dates
- 1 cup chocolate chips, melted
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup pistachios, crushed
- 2 tsp chia seeds
- 1 Tbsp flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Slice your dates lengthwise and remove the pits from the dates (if they are not already de-pitted).
- Add your chocolate chips with a tsp of coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl, and heat in 30-second increments, stirring after each time. It took me about three 30-second increments. Heat mix until melted.
- Spread your dates out on a parchment-lined baking sheet or silicone sheet. Using a spoon, add a dollop of peanut butter to each date, followed by chopped pistachios and chia seeds.
- Close dates up and put them on a long wooden stick or toothpick. Dip each date in the melted chocolate and put it back on the baking sheet/parchment paper.
- Sprinkle with sea salt and transfer to the freezer for at least 2 hours.
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