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    Easy Dubai Chocolate Dates

    March 26, 2025 by christina.klapper Leave a Comment

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    I am sure by now, most of you have heard about the viral Dubai chocolate bar! I decided to take the components of those viral chocolate bars and create these Dubai Chocolate Dates which have some additional vitamins and fiber and come in a perfect portion. These bites are absolutely divine and they make for the most delicious, healthy-ish sweet treat! You can bring these to any party or event or you can meal prep them to enjoy when you’re craving a small delicious bite of something sweet!

    this is a picture of my dubai chocolate dates on a plate.

    You can enjoy these yummy and delicious dubai chocolate date bites throughout the year!

    If you love these delicious dubai dates, you will love my easy snickers date recipe and my chocolate peanut butter pretzels!

    This shows my dubai chocolate dates on a plate. This date is cut in half and it shows the delicious creamy pistachio filling.
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    Ingredients

    this shows the dates in a meal prep container to store in the fridge for later.
    • Pitted Medjool Dates – Naturally sweet and chewy, they serve as the core of the recipe, providing fiber, essential minerals, and a natural source of energy.
    • Butter – Used to brown the kataifi dough to add some additional flavor and crispness. You can alternatively use coconut oil instead.
    • Dry Kataifi – A crisp, shredded phyllo dough that adds a delicate crunch to the texture while providing a light source of carbohydrates. I ordered my dry kataifi off amazon but i’m sure you can also find these at a middle eastern grocery store.
    • Pistachio Butter or Cream – Adds a creamy, nutty depth of flavor, boosting protein, fiber, and heart-healthy fats. Pistachio cream tends to have some added sugar and used in the original dubai chocolate recipe while pistachio butter does not have any added sugar. Use whatever you prefer depending on your health goals! I used pistachio cream and I got it off amazon but you can also find this ingredient at a middle eastern grocery store
    • Tahini – Provides a slightly bitter, earthy contrast while adding calcium, iron, and healthy fats.
    • Dark Bittersweet Chocolate Chips – Lends deep cocoa intensity with antioxidants and a lower sugar content than milk chocolate.
    • Coconut Oil – Aids in smooth chocolate melting and coating, offering medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) for quick energy.
    • Roasted Pistachios, Crushed – Brings a crunchy garnish with extra protein, fiber, and essential vitamins. Also adds a pop of color to make these dates stand out!

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions

    this shows me opening the dates and starting  the process of browning the dried phyllo dough.

    Step 1: Start by opening up your pitted dates and place them on a plate.

    Step 2: Add 2 teaspoons of butter to a small pan on medium heat. When the butter melts, add in your dry kataifi. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes until the kataifi begins to turn golden brown and then turn off the heat.

    this shows me adding the pistachio cream and tahini to the kataif and mixing it all together and then placing the filling in the dates.

    Step 3:Next, add in your pistachio cream or butter and tahini. Stir using a small rubber spatula to avoid scraping your pan until everything is well combined and then place mixture into a small bowl.

    Step 4: Add about 1 teaspoon of the pistachio paste filling into the middle of each date.

    this shows me melting the chocolate and then drizzling it over each date.

    Step 5: Add your dark bittersweet chocolate chips into a small microwave-safe bowl along with your coconut oil. Microwave for 30 seconds and then stir. Microwave for another 15 seconds and stir. Repeat until your dark chocolate is nice and melty.

    Step 6: Use a spoon to drizzle the melted chocolate on top of each date.

    this shows me adding the crushed pistachios over the dates.

    Step 7: Add your roasted pistachios to a bag, use a utensil to crush the pistachios into small pieces. Add the crushed pistachios on top of the dates. You can also add some of the dry kataifi on top as well!

    Step 8: Refrigerate for 45 minutes-1 hour until the chocolate is set or place in the freezer for 15-30 minutes. Enjoy!

    Hint: Make sure not to overcook or burn the kataifi. The kataifi should be slightly browned but not super dark in color.

    Hint: Be careful not to burn yourself when you are heating up the chocolate. Use a rubber glove to carry the bowl and mix in between heating.

    Substitutions

    • Dairy-Free – use pistachio butter (no added ingredients), dairy-free chocolate and only coconut oil instead of butter to make this recipe dairy-free.
    • Gluten-free– you can use gluten-free rice vermicelli instead of kataifi. Lightly toast and crush thin rice noodles to create a similar crispy texture. Alternatively, you can use shredded coconut to add crunch without gluten or crushed gluten-free cornflakes.

    This recipe is vegetarian as is.

    Variations

    This recipe is kid friendly as is!

    Equipment

    All you need to make these dubai chocolate dates is a

    • A Small Pan: I just bought the ceramic Caraway pan and I am obsessed!
    • 2 Small bowls

    Disclaimer: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links, which means I make a small commission if you choose to purchase through qualifying links.

    Storage

    These delicious dates can be enjoyed fresh or even meal prepped. If you have leftovers or prepare these in advance, you can store them in the fridge for up to one week. You can also freeze for up to 3 months.

    Healthy Treats

    Looking for other healthy sweet recipes like this? Try these:

    • Gluten Free Sweet Potato Casserole
    • Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Muffins
    • Homemade Granola Bars for Toddlers
    • 4 Ingredient Breakfast Cookies

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    Dubai Chocolate Dates

    These Dubai Chocolate Dates are absolutely divine and they make for the most delicious, healthy-ish sweet treat! You can bring these to any party or event or you can meal prep them to enjoy when you're craving a small delicious bite of something sweet!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Inactive Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 35 minutes mins
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American, Dubai, Middle Eastern
    Servings 15
    Calories 138 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 Small Pan
    • 2 Small bowls

    Ingredients
      

    • 15 Pitted Medjool Dates
    • 1 Teaspoon Butter
    • ⅓ Cup Dry Kataifi
    • ⅓ Cup Pistachio Butter or Cream
    • 1 Tablespoon Tahini
    • ½ Cup Dark Bittersweet Chocolate Chips
    • ½ Teaspoon Coconut Oil
    • 2 Tablespoons Roasted Pistachios Crushed
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    Instructions
     

    • Start by opening up your pitted dates and place them on a plate.
    • Add 2 teaspoons of butter to a small pan on medium heat. When the butter melts, add in your dry kataifi. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes until the kataifi begins to turn golden brown and then turn off the heat.
    • Next, add in your pistachio cream or butter and tahini. Stir using a small rubber spatula to avoid scraping your pan until everything is well combined and then place mixture into a small bowl.
    • Add about 1 teaspoon of filling into the middle of each date.
    • Add your dark bittersweet chocolate chips into a small microwave-safe bowl along with your coconut oil. Microwave for 30 seconds and then stir. Microwave for another 15 seconds and stir. Repeat until your chocolate is nice and melty.
    • Use a spoon to drizzle the chocolate on top of each date.
    • Add your roasted pistachios to a bag, use a utensil to crush the pistachios into small pieces. Add the crushed pistachios on top of the dates. You can also add some of the dry kataifi on top as well!
    • Refrigerate for 45 minutes-1 hour until the chocolate is set or place in the freezer for 15-30 minutes. Enjoy!

    Notes

    Hint: Make sure not to overcook or burn the kataifi. The kataifi should be slightly browned but not super dark in color.
    Hint: Be careful not to burn yourself when you are heating up the chocolate. Use a rubber glove to carry the bowl and mix in between heating.
    Scroll up to see substitutions (including dietary restrictions), variations and storage tips!!
     
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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1BiteCalories: 138kcalCarbohydrates: 17.9gProtein: 1.7gFat: 5.8gSaturated Fat: 2.9gCholesterol: 0.6mgSodium: 9.1mgPotassium: 104mgFiber: 2.2gSugar: 14gVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 1.7mg
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    Food Safety

    • Don’t leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
    • Never leave cooking food unattended
    • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

    See more guidelines at USDA.

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