A recipe for Chocolate Date Bites! Date balls with peanut and coconut are coated in chocolate for a fun and delicious treat.
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Secret Recipe Club
It is Secret Recipe Club time again! For those who haven’t seen my previous Secret Recipe Club posts, this club includes three group of bloggers who are assigned a different blog each month and secretly make a recipe to post on their specified Monday reveal day.
I look forward to my assignment email every month and discovering new blogs. It is also fun to see what someone chooses from your blog.
This month I was assigned to Anne of Simple and Savory. In addition to the blog, Anne is also a real estate agent.
She doesn’t follow a single diet, but enjoys sharing a variety of healthy recipes that focus on easy to prepare and simple ingredients. Most are perfect for the weeknight meal and can be done in less than an hour.
In her recipe index, you will also find separate categories for gluten free, dairy free, and vegan/vegetarian.
I ultimately was inspired by her Chocolate Date Bites, but also pinned the California Burger Bowl and Dark Chocolate Almond Bites for later.
Chocolate Date Bites

In my version, pitted Medjool dates are blended in the food processor with peanut butter, peanuts, coconut, cocoa powder, date syrup, vanilla, and salt. The resulting mixture creates a combination of flavors reminiscent of a peanut butter cup.
After refrigerating for at least 30 minutes, the mixture is formed into balls and coated in a thin layer of chocolate.
Store the Chocolate Date Bites in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to a week.
Notable Ingredients
I used Medjool dates for this recipe, but you can swap for Deglet-Noor if unavailable. It just won’t have as much of a caramel-like flavor. Make sure to remove the pits before using.
The tablespoon (15 milliliters) of date syrup adds a little extra sweetness and helps hold the ingredients together. I have been able to find date syrup near the honey in larger grocery stores and markets with Middle Eastern ingredients.
It can also be found on Amazon: Just Date Syrup and D’vash Organic Date Nectar. If not available, swap for honey or maple syrup.
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A Few Tips
My peanut butter and roasted peanuts were unsalted, so I added about 1/4 teaspoon salt to the mixture. If your ingredients are salted, leave out the salt at first and adjust seasonings to taste.
I scooped out a tablespoon of filling for each ball using this small cookie scoop.
The addition of coconut oil to the melted chocolate helps create a thin, even layer of chocolate. Decrease the amount for a more crisp coating or swap for shortening if unavailable.
It is optional, but I topped the date balls with a sprinkling of dried coconut or sprinkles for a little extra presentation. If you do this, add the topping immediately after coating the balls in the chocolate.
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This recipe was originally posted in October 2016 and updated in May 2022.
Chocolate Date Bites Recipe
Adapted from Simple and Savory
Chocolate Date Bites
Ingredients
- 14 Medjool dates pitted
- 1/4 cup (70 grams) peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons (15 grams) roasted, unsalted peanuts chopped
- 2 tablespoons (10 grams) shredded, dried coconut plus more for topping if desired
- 1 tablespoon (6 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) date syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Chocolate Topping:
- 6 ounces (170 grams) dark chocolate
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) coconut oil
Instructions
- In a food processor, add the dates, peanut butter, peanuts, coconut, cocoa powder, date syrup, vanilla, and salt.
- Process until the mixture becomes a thick, sticky paste.
- Transfer to a medium bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Using a double boiler or a microwave in 20 second increments, melt together the dark chocolate and coconut oil until melted and smooth.
- Line a baking sheet or large plate with parchment paper.
- Remove the date peanut mixture from the refrigerator. Take a tablespoon-sized piece and roll it into a smooth ball.
- Dip and coat the ball in the melted chocolate using a fork or dipping tool. Transfer to the prepared parchment and repeat with remaining date balls and chocolate.
- If desired, top the chocolate covered bites with an additional sprinkling of coconut or sprinkles.
- Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator and allow to set before serving.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
anne
Those look great! I hope you like them.
Heather @ Join Us, Pull up a Chair
The perfect bite-sized snack. I have all the ingredients to make these and might need to whip up a batch for my kids. Great SRC recipe!
oureatinghabits
These look amazing! Pinning to make later!
sarah k @ the pajama chef
mmm, these sound delicious…and so healthy too!
Adina
Oh wow! This might be my favorite recipe from this months reveal!!!
Margaret Ortigo
Nice sweet treat. But better.
Jane, The Heritage Cook
I love little treats like these and they would be so great for party favors! Perfect choice for SRC!!
Rafeeda@The Big Sweet Tooth
I would sneak in an almond in the middle! Love the photographs, makes it look so good…
lk529
I’ve never worked with dates. These healthy sweet treats look beautiful.
Bethany @ athletic avocado
These little chocolates look so good! I love using dates as a natural sweetener!
Lucy @ Globe Scoffers
Wow these look amazing! Can’t wait to try these.
April
These look amazing Tara! My husband gave up unhealthy processed desserts a couple of months ago, and only eats homemade desserts I make for him once a week now. Can’t wait to try these!