CHOCOLATE AND ALMOND BUTTER DATES
These make a great snack when you’re feeling tired or your blood-sugar levels need a boost. You can use any nut or seed butter or a combo of both.
MAKES 12 DATES
PREP 10 MINUTES
COOK 5 MINUTES
FREEZE 15–20 MINUTES
12 medjool dates
60g (2oz/¼ cup) almond butter
150g (5oz/1 cup) dark (semi-sweet) chocolate (70% cocoa solids) broken into pieces
Cut down the side of each date and remove the stone (pit). Gently prise the date open and place a teaspoon of almond butter inside.
Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or heatproof bowl suspended over a pan of simmering water. Stir and remove from the heat.
Dip each date into the melted chocolate until half of it is covered. Remove and place on a baking tray (cookie sheet) lined with baking parchment.
Pop into the freezer for at least 15–20 minutes until the chocolate sets. Keep in the fridge in an airtight container.