High-Protein Mini Chocolate-Dipped Date-Apple Bites are very delicious and chewy. These bites contain 4 to 5 simple components which you have them in the kitchen surely. These include apple, peanut butter, dark chocolate, sea salt, and Medjool dates. These bites are generally dairy-free if the chocolate doesn’t contain any milk or dairy items, so check the label if required. High-Protein Mini Chocolate-Dipped Date-Apple Bites are prepared in 15 minutes, perfect to satisfy sweet cravings quickly. You can serve them with chia pudding, coconut whipped cream, or fresh fruits. These bites store nicely, so they are perfect for make-ahead dessert.
STATS:
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Serving size: 2 bites
- Cook time: Nil
- Cuisine: American
- Total time: 15 minutes
- Course: Snack, Dessert
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
- Serving: 5
EQUIPMENT:
- Cutting board
- Small spoon
- Knife
- Microwave-safe vessel
- Parchment paper
- Refrigerator
- Baking sheet
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 small apple
- 10 pitted Medjool dates
- 10 tsp. natural peanut butter
- 3 ounces dark chocolate
- Flaky sea salt
INGREDIENT NOTES:
APPLE:
- Add a small, crisp apple to include a juicy and fresh taste. It will also add a natural sweet taste to the dessert bites. Make very thin slices so it can be assembled easily.
MEDJOOL DATES:
- Include the pitted dates in the bites to provide a soft texture and caramel-like sweet taste. You can use the pitted dates to save time and for convenience.
NATURAL PEANUT BUTTER:
- Add the peanut butter to include the nutty taste and creaminess in the bites. It will also provide protein.
DARK CHOCOLATE:
- Add the 60 to 70% cocoa-containing dark chocolate to include the rich, chocolaty flavor. It will also help to balance the sweet taste of apples and dates.
FLAKY SEA SALT:
- Include some flaky sea salt to enrich the chocolaty taste, and it will form the salty & sweet finish.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Rinse the apples and dry them, then make 10 thin slices and remove the core and seeds.
- Now slit the dates vertically to open them gently and take out the seeds.
- Now include one tsp. natural peanut butter in the middle.
- Now put the chocolate in the microwave-safe vessel and microwave it for thirty seconds, mixing it in between till it melts smoothly.
- Now soak the stuffed dates in the melted chocolate fully or half, and drip the extra chocolate.
- Dip the bites: Dip each stuffed date into the melted chocolate, coating it partially or fully. Let the excess chocolate drip off.
- Put one chocolate-dipped date on an apple slice, then put the other apple slice on top and press so it stays together.
- Now put the parchment on the tray, then place these bites on it, then sprinkle the flaky sea salt over it.
- Put the bites in the fridge for 10 to 15 minutes so the chocolate will get firm, then serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
BEVERAGES:
- Iced Coffee
- Almond Milk
- Cinnamon Tea
FRESH FRUITS:
- Fresh Berries
- Orange Slices
- Sliced Pears
BREAKFAST:
- Greek Yogurt
- Overnight Oats
- Chia Pudding
DESSERT:
- Vanilla Yogurt
- Coconut Whipped Cream
- Dark Chocolate Shavings
TIPS:
- Make this dessert with firm apple slices so they keep their shape easily.
- Dry the slices properly, then assemble so they adhere easily.
- We have to melt the chocolate gently and mix continuously so they don’t get burned.
- Add sunflower seed butter instead to make them without nuts.
- Include the 70% dark chocolate to make them less sweet.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Add these bites to the covered box and store for three days.
FREEZER:
- Put these bites on the parchment-lined tray and wait for them to get firm. Then add them in the covered box and freeze for one month.
FAQs:
Will I utilize different varieties of apple to make these bites?
- Yes, include Gala, Honeycrisp, or Pink Lady Apples to prepare these bites.
Could I add any other variety of nut butter to prepare these bites?
- Yes, add cashew or almond butter instead to prepare them. You would also include sunflower seed butter instead if you have a nut allergy.
Are these bites dairy-free?
- Yes, as all the items are naturally dairy-free, though check the label for the dark chocolate.
How to prevent the browning of apples?
- You can brush lemon juice on the apple slices, then dry them, then wrap them around the dates to keep their color.
Would we prepare them in advance?
- Yes, we would easily prepare them in advance and store them in the fridge when required.
Are these bites good for the meal prep?
- Yes, we would make the portions easily, add them to a separate box, and store them for meal prep purposes.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 160 kcal
Net carbs: 25 g
Iron: 1.4 mg
Total carbs: 30 g
Serving: 5
Vitamin A: 2 mcg
Fiber: 5 g
Calcium: 35 mg
Serving size: 2
Protein: 4 g
Sodium: 5 mg
Potassium: 250 mg
