Name: Almond dark chocolate protein dates
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 2.5 oz Medjool dates, pitted and slit lengthwise; 1/2 cup vanilla whey protein powder; 1 1/2 tsp creamy almond butter; 2 tsp dark chocolate chips; 1 tbsp water; 1/8 tsp salt

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2½ oz Medjool dates, pitted and slit lengthwise
½ cup vanilla whey protein powder
1½ tsp creamy almond butter
2 tsp dark chocolate chips
1 tbsp water
⅛ tsp salt

Instructions

Prep 15 min · Cook 10 min

In a small bowl, stir together the protein powder, almond butter, salt, and 1 tablespoon of the water. Add the remaining water 1 teaspoon at a time, stirring until the mixture forms a thick, pressable dough that holds its shape. If the brand of whey is very absorbent, you may need to add up to 1 extra tablespoon of water.
Divide the protein dough into 3 equal portions and roll them into small logs. Press 1 log into the center of each slit date. The dates will remain partially open, with the filling visible. Smooth the top of the filling so it is even with the edges of the date.
Place the dark chocolate chips in a small microwave-safe bowl. Heat at 50% power for 20 seconds, stir, and repeat in 20 second bursts until the chocolate is just melted and smooth, about 40 to 60 seconds total.
Dip the exposed protein filling of each date into the melted chocolate to seal it. Place the dates chocolate side up on a piece of parchment paper and freeze for 10 minutes until the chocolate shell is set.

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