Dark Chocolate-Dipped Dates & Bananas with 14kt Edible Gold
What’s better than chocolate-covered treats? Chocolate-covered treats with gold. ✨
These Dark Chocolate-Dipped Stuffed Dates + Bananas with 14kt Edible Gold are what happens when luxury meets snack time, and trust me, they’re as delicious as they are stunning.
Think about it: Sweet, chewy dates, crunchy hazelnuts, creamy bananas, and rich dark chocolate, all sprinkled with edible gold. It’s indulgent, it’s elegant, and it’s the perfect homemade gift for your partner (or yourself – self-love counts too). Whether you’re celebrating an anniversary, Valentine’s Day, or just want to say “Hey, I adore you”, these golden bites are love in edible form.
Let’s make magic happen.
Ingredients
- 12 dates (Mazafati or Barhi are extra soft, but any will do)
- 12 hazelnuts
- 2 bananas
- 8 oz 70% or more unsweetened cacao dark chocolate chips or squares
- 14 kt edible gold foil and cocoa nibs (Optional)
Instructions
- Slice 1/4" off the top of the date and take out the pit. Shape sides into a heart. Pop in the hazelnut at the bottom.
- Melt the chocolate in a bowl over simmering water. You can also pop it in the microwave for a minute. Let your chocolate cool for 5 minutes.
- Lay the parchment or wax paper on a tray.
- Dip your stuffed dates into the chocolate, then cocoa nibs (optional).
- Repeat the step 4 for the bananas.
- Pop them in the fridge for 30 minutes. Set up a cute plate or box to put them in.
- Add flecks of edible 14kt gold foil. Enjoy!
Serving & Gifting Ideas
🎁 Wrap them in a little gift box with a ribbon—instant “I put thought into this” moment.
🍷 Pair with a glass of red wine or espresso for the ultimate date night snack.
💌 Leave a box on your partner’s pillow with a handwritten note. They’ll love you forever.
👑 Or just eat them yourself, in a robe, feeling like royalty. No judgment here.
