The Super Bowl is over, we’re done with the salty snacks (for a while), and it’s time to think about Valentine’s Day and the sweet treats that seem to go with it naturally. This week I’m sharing a little romantic treat for your valentine, Sweetheart Chocolate Covered Cashew Date Bites.
Not only are these Sweetheart Chocolate Covered Cashew Date Bites romantic and delicious, they are also made from whole food ingredients that are dairy- and gluten-free, and are a healthy alternative to candy and other Valentine’s treats. They are the perfect indulgent dessert or snack any time of the year.
Sweetheart Chocolate Covered Cashew Date Bites
I used Nuzest Vanilla Clean Lean Protein, which is my favorite plant-based protein powder(affiliate link, save 15% when you click it!). It is also gluten-free and has no added sugar or artificial sweeteners or other ingredients.
- 1 cup Medjool Dates, pitted (about 12 dates)
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1 scoop vanilla Nuzest Clean Lean Protein powder (about ⅛ of a cup)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 3.5
ounce bar dark chocolate, melted - Sprinkles (optional)
- Soak the raw cashews in water for about an hour. Drain off excess water.
- In a food processor, process the cashews until they are grainy, but not too smooth.
- Add the coconut oil, vanilla, protein powder, and salt to the food processor and process until the mixture is smooth.
- Add the Medjool dates and process until smooth. The mixture will be thick. Spoon it into a bowl and refrigerate for about 15 minutes.
- While the Medjool date mixture is cooling, melt the chocolate (see notes).
- Roll the mixture into balls. They should make about 12.Shape into hearts if you like.
- Dip each heart into the melted chocolate and coat thoroughly. Place on wax paper to let the chocolate cool a little.
- Optional: Sprinkle with the Sprinkles!
- Refrigerate for at least an hour until firmly set.
These Sweetheart Chocolate Covered Cashew Date Bites really are the perfect Valentine’s Day treat. They are quick and easy to make, taste delicious and indulgent, yet fit right into your healthy lifestyle.
Do you have plans for Valentine’s Day?
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Cashews, chocolate and dates?! Yes please. These would make a sweet treat for me who needs to wait for Valentine’s Day!
I’m all over these! I love cashew butter stuffed dates with, or without, chocolate. These are just cuter.