Recipe- Ultimate Healthy Treat Almond Joy Stuffed Dates

Almond Joy Stuffed Dates are the ultimate healthy treat. The dates are stuffed with coconut then dipped in chocolate and topped with an almond and a sprinkle of sea salt. Think everything you love about an Almond Joy Bar and then imagine it's a Healthy Almond Joy Bar. I know, it hardly even makes sense. I've taken the all things sugar candy bar and made it all things healthy. But don't worry, these little bites are as delicious as the original.

Ingredients

½ cup unsweetened fine shredded coconut
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 tablespoon honey, maple syrup for vegan
30 pitted dates
½ cup high-quality chopped dark chocolate, see notes
Optional: 1 tablespoon coconut oil, only use this if you don't have high-quality chocolate
30 almonds

Method

* In a small bowl, mix the shredded coconut with the coconut oil and honey or maple syrup.

* Carefully open one date. You don't want to pull the date completely apart. Stuff the date with some of the shredded coconut then squeeze it closed. Repeat with the remaining dates.

* Place the chocolate in a small pan over low heat and let it melt. Don't rush this step as you don't want to burn the chocolate. If you're using chocolate chips, add the coconut oil to the pan. When the chocolate has melted, remove it from the heat.

* Working with one stuffed date at a time, dip the date in the chocolate. You can use a spoon to pour the chocolate over the date. Set the date on a parchment lined plate and put an almond on top. Repeat with the remaining dates. Let the chocolate set a little then sprinkle some flaky sea salt over top.