Bounty Dates
Bounty Dates are a delicious homemade treat inspired by the classic Bounty candy bar. These bite-sized snacks combine sweet dates filled with creamy coconut and coated in rich chocolate for a satisfying and healthier indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 pieces
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 12 Medjool dates, pitted
1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
2 tablespoons coconut cream or cream cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
In a bowl, mix shredded coconut, coconut cream, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Carefully stuff each pitted date with the coconut mixture.
- Place stuffed dates on a parchment-lined tray and freeze for 15-20 minutes to firm up.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt dark chocolate chips with coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each stuffed date into the melted chocolate, coating completely. Return to parchment paper.
- Refrigerate until chocolate is set, about 30 minutes.
Notes
- Use milk or white chocolate instead of dark chocolate.
- Add chopped nuts inside dates for extra crunch.
- Sprinkle sea salt or crushed pistachios on top before chocolate sets.
- Use almond butter instead of coconut cream for a different filling.
- Drizzle extra melted chocolate over the finished dates for decoration.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: Approx. 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://thefamilycooking.com/bounty-dates/
