Pistachio Date Bites
If you’re looking for a naturally sweet, feel-good treat that looks fancy but is secretly easy to make… these Pistachio Date Bites are for you! 🍫✨
They’re chewy, nutty, chocolatey, and made with just a few nourishing ingredients — no baking required!
Plus, the combo of caramel-like dates, creamy pistachio butter, and dark chocolate is simply chef’s kiss. Perfect for dessert, a sweet snack, or sharing with friends!
servings: 8 – 10
prep time: 15 minutes
passive time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
for the pistachio butter (this makes extra):
- 1 cup pistachios (160g)
- 2 – 4 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- optional: pinch of salt
for the bites:
- 8 – 10 medjool dates
- 1/3 cup pistachio butter (80 ml)
- 4 – 6 pieces of melted 80% dark chocolate
- handful of crushed pistachios
- flaky sea salt
Instructions:
- Open up each date, remove the pit, then lay it flat on a baking pan or plate lined with parchment paper
- Press each date down with a glass to smash it until it’s as thin as you’d like
- If you are making the pistachio butter from scracth: add pistachios and oil into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Add less oil first and then add more if needed
- Top the dates with the pistachio butter (this recipe makes extra pistachio butter)
- Melt the chocolate in the microwave and add it on top of the bites. Top with sea salt flakes and crushed pistachios
- Let set in the fridge or freezer until the chocolate has set and enjoy!