Chocolate-coated Pumpkin Stuffed Dates sprinkled with nuts and sea salt are the stuff dessert dreams are made of! This no-bake fall treat is sinfully delicious, gluten-free, and is ready to be frozen in just 15 minutes. Make a big batch and have a ready-to-devour delicious dessert anytime you want one!
If you are looking for a sweet treat that you can do with your kids, then these quick and easy pumpkin-filled chocolate-dipped dates are it! Once you have all your ingredients ready, all you need to do is assemble them freeze them. Honestly, the hardest part was waiting for an hour for them to harden before trying out one. But, the wait is more than worth it!
Dates, pumpkin, chocolate, and nuts are all great treats to enjoy. But putting them all together in one amazing dessert will make your taste buds deliriously happy! Every blissful bite of the chewy dates and creamy pumpkin puree encased in a chocolate shell is sure to bring the holiday cheer to anyone!
'Tis the season for some pumpkin lovin'! These bite-sized desserts are the best thoughtful treats to give away to your loved ones for the upcoming holidays. They are so easy to make using a few ingredients only. You can even customize it based on what your friends and loved ones like to make it more personal. Just make a big batch and place them on small colorful boxes, tie them with ribbons and add a handwritten note.
As far as sweet desserts go, this one definitely goes into the healthy category. Despite their wrinkly and dark appearance, dates are known to have an excellent nutrition profile. They have high fiber and antioxidant content and are rich in vitamins and nutrients. They help aid digestion and are good for the heart and brain. Also, pumpkin is loaded with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants which help boost our immune system. Healthy and delicious. What more can I ask for?
This easy recipe requires 4 main ingredients only, the rest are optional so it is up to you if you want to use them.
These might be optional, but they will elevate your simple stuff dates into a special treat!
No baking nor cooking is needed! All you have to do is assemble and freeze.
Yes, absolutely! Nuts are optional ingredients for this recipe so you can just omit them. However, if you are looking forward to that extra crunch, you can always use pumpkin, hemp, or sunflower seeds as an alternative.
Since the dates bring a natural sweetness to dessert, you can reduce the sweetness by skipping the maple syrup and using dark chocolate instead. The slight bitterness will combat the sweetness perfectly!
Place your frozen stuffed dates in airtight containers or ziplock bags and keep them frozen for up to a week.
If you have left-over dates, they can be left at a cool dry place for at least 2 months. To extend their shelf life, refrigerate them for 6 months or keep them frozen for a year.
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