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Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Chocolate Covered Almond Stuffed Dates (No Cooking-Valentine Treat)

     "HAPPY VALENTINES DAY TO ALL"

Valentine is the perfect time of the year when each one of us munch lots of chocolates and you find the stores heavily packed with chocolate gift packs,and so many vibrant hearts.Who can resist chocolates?? I can't..Kids or adults,dark chocolates or white chocolates; each one of us love chocolates exceptions apart :-) Though calories does matter for all,but how about this healthy version of chocolate with lesser calories.And a worry free one for kids too and if you have kids who don't like dates or almonds then this is a good alternative too.I tried them with raisins and apricots too,as I love the chocolate covered raisins too.A simple preparation of 10 minutes and I bet all will vanish in no time :-)



Ingredients
pitted dates 20
almonds 20
chocolate chips 6 tsp
olive oil /vegetable oil  to melt the chocolate chips (Approx  6 tsp)

(Inside of the chocolate with date & almond) 
Method
-Take the dates in a bowl and stuff each one with one almond each.
-Place the chocolate chips ,oil in a bowl and melt it in a microwave safe bowl for a minute.
-Mix the melted chocolate and make it smooth.
-Add the stuffed dates into the bowl,roll and coat them with chocolate.
-Line a tray with parchment paper or wax paper.Spoon each date into the tray once coated and dribble off the excees chocolate.Place each of them slightly apart.
-Place them in the freezer for 2 hours.
-Serve them cool for your Valentine!!


Servings~20 chocolates

NOTES
* You can use honey too in place of oil or you can replace honey with agave nectar as well.
* Keep them refrigerated if at all you have any left over.I had none :-)
* I tried the same with raisins and apricot ,all tasted lovely.




Gift your loved ones & Enjoy !!






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51 comments:

Rashida Shaikh said... Best Blogger Tips

Chocolate is on the way…who could control
easy and tasty recipe.

KitchenKarma said... Best Blogger Tips

Oh wow I have never had dates and chocolates together, sounds like a good combo :-)

Kalyani said... Best Blogger Tips

Wow they looks so tempting & yummy...

www.mahaslovelyhome.com said... Best Blogger Tips

WOW..WAT A BEAUTIFUL CLIKS N DISH..H.V DAY DEAR.......

Charu Srivastava said... Best Blogger Tips

wow beautiful....perfect for valentines

Hema said... Best Blogger Tips

Yummy and a healthy treat, Happy Valentine's Day Julie..

Asha said... Best Blogger Tips

Great idea...

NiVi said... Best Blogger Tips

easy and exciting recipe :)

Anjali Bapna Shukla said... Best Blogger Tips

Are you talking just about liking them....ufff... I'm loving them!!
Dates are a wonderful way to rock the Valentine's with health and flavor; this is a simply superb treat. Why didn't I never think of coating them with chocolates till now!!:)
Thanks for linking it. :)

Neetz said... Best Blogger Tips

that looks temptingly superb!!!

Princy Vinoth said... Best Blogger Tips

so sweet :)) love it..no cooking too thats the besr part :))

Unknown said... Best Blogger Tips

mmmmmm luscious!

Unknown said... Best Blogger Tips

Happy V day to you. This looks so easy and cute.
Love Ash.

Elpiniki said... Best Blogger Tips

These look so delicious and.. lovable!
Happy Valentine's Day!

Surabhi said... Best Blogger Tips

Such a simple, delicious chocolaty valentine bite...
loveed it :)

PrathibhaSreejith said... Best Blogger Tips

Yummy Covering and nice stuffing :) Delicious dates treat Julie.. Happy Valentine's Day wishes!!!

Soni said... Best Blogger Tips

Beautiful treat for Valentine's Day!Thanks for stopping-by at my blog.I love South-Indian recipes and can't wait to try some of your recipes here!yumm..

Archana said... Best Blogger Tips

Yummy yumm . Happy Valentines to you.

Anzz said... Best Blogger Tips

That is a healthy and delicious snack. I am not too fond of dates, but your clicks have left me longing to try one. Loved it..!

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Chocolate & Chillies said... Best Blogger Tips

Perfect combination....love dates and chocolates!

Vimitha Durai said... Best Blogger Tips

Crunchy n yummy sweet... Nice combo
Thanks for linking dear
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Rita said... Best Blogger Tips

You are so talented and come up with great festive treats and this is no exemption. Love dates.
Rita

DV said... Best Blogger Tips

Wonderful!!! So easy to make yet so creative and delicious!!! Happy
Valentine's day
Julie! :-)

Achu's Amma's Kitchen said... Best Blogger Tips

Happy Valentines day dear,,,super and awesome clicks...simple recipe

Rasi said... Best Blogger Tips

u always have the best way to incorporate healthiness to all ur dishes :)

Reshmi Mahesh said... Best Blogger Tips

Wow...superb...Looks very tempting...
Happy valentines day dear..

turmericnspice said... Best Blogger Tips

always love the combo of fruit and chocolate - its classice. Love your presentation !! beautiful !! Happy Valentine's day !!

Roshu said... Best Blogger Tips

Hey ths is something sooo dleicious......idea is sooo cute....
Happy val day

Sangeetha M said... Best Blogger Tips

wow...Julie this sounds so interesting n innovative...great idea dear...beautiful presentation and lovely clicks !!
wonderful recipe...
Thanks for linking to the event..
Happy Valentines Day!
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Sobha Shyam said... Best Blogger Tips

wonderful idea Julie, sure a delicious treat to all...a yummy entry for the event, thanx a lot for linking it :) Happy Valentines Day !!

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Manju said... Best Blogger Tips

perfect to gift..will try this

Saji said... Best Blogger Tips

Happy V'day dear...Wonderful presentation

Sumee said... Best Blogger Tips

such an easy and quick recipe.. Great idea. Thanks for linking up. :o) happy V Day

Treat and Trick said... Best Blogger Tips

Really wonderful treat for special occasion!

Anu said... Best Blogger Tips

Loved your Idea..they look so perfect..

radha said... Best Blogger Tips

This should be very tasty. Lovely presentation too.

simran said... Best Blogger Tips

yum!there was no way you could've had leftovers!...really good.

misha said... Best Blogger Tips

Looks lovely Julie... And truly a gr8 gift 4 valentines day.... Nice clicks too

Kaveri Venkatesh said... Best Blogger Tips

That's a wonderful gift...Looks very yum

cookbookjaleela said... Best Blogger Tips

delicious dates.. super click

Ganga Sreekanth said... Best Blogger Tips

This is a superb recipe...love it.

Jayanthy Kumaran said... Best Blogger Tips

looks great...cant wait to taste right now..;)
Tasty Appetite

Ambreen (Simply Sweet n Savory) said... Best Blogger Tips

Wow, amazing! Love how you presented these, who wouldn’t want one :)

Jeyashris Kitchen said... Best Blogger Tips

this sounds yum

Faseela said... Best Blogger Tips

wow lovely and healthy treat for valentine....adipoli...

Sensible Vegetarian said... Best Blogger Tips

Looks so good Julie, a nice gift.

Julie said... Best Blogger Tips

@manjooo yes, dear .. Do try & let me know!!

Vardhini said... Best Blogger Tips

Cute and perfect for gifts too. Thx for linking to my event.

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Sravs said... Best Blogger Tips

Very delicious one !! Thanks forlinking to the event !!

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Manju @ Manjus Eating Delights said... Best Blogger Tips

This is such a cool idea...Love it!

Teena said... Best Blogger Tips

Perfect yummy gift for a Valentine! Thanks for sharing :)