Frozen Yoghurt Chocolate Date Bites
These are one of our favourite freezer treats. Sweet caramel-like dates are layered with creamy plant-based yoghurt, crunchy nuts and a crackly dark chocolate topping. They taste wonderfully indulgent but are made with simple whole-food ingredients. Keep a batch in the freezer and you'll always have a delicious sweet bite ready whenever the craving strikes.
Takes 45 minutes
Serves 12
Ingredients
- 12 Medjool dates approximately 240g
- 200 g plant-based yoghurt ¾ cup
- 30 g chopped pistachios or peanuts ¼ cup
- 150 g dark chocolate 1 cup chopped
- 15 g extra chopped pistachios or peanuts 2 tbsp, optional
- 2 g flaky sea salt ½ tsp
Instructions
Prepare the Date Base
- Line a small baking tray or container with baking parchment.
- Remove the stones from the dates and arrange them close together on the lined tray. Place another sheet of baking parchment on top and use the bottom of a glass to gently press the dates down into an even layer approximately 1cm thick.
- Carefully remove the top sheet of parchment.
Add the Yoghurt Layer
- Spread the plant-based yoghurt evenly over the flattened dates.
- Sprinkle over the chopped pistachios or peanuts.
- Place in the freezer for 20–30 minutes until the yoghurt has firmed up.
Add the Chocolate Topping
- Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water, or in short bursts in the microwave.
- Remove the tray from the freezer and spoon the melted chocolate evenly over the yoghurt layer.
- Sprinkle with the extra nuts, if using, and finish with a scattering of flaky sea salt.
Freeze and Serve
- Return to the freezer for 10–15 minutes, or until the chocolate has fully set.
- Cut into 12 bite-sized pieces and enjoy straight from the freezer.
- Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 month.