Shanthi Appelö is a registered dietitian and health and wellness spokesperson for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan based in Detroit. Passionate about the science of nutrition and behavior, Shanthi has experience working in clinical nutrition, public health and teaching in the university setting. She earned her Master of Science in Public Health Nutrition from the University of Tennessee and has a research background in maternal and child health nutrition and public health, as well as a Certificate of Training in Obesity Interventions from the Commission on Dietetic Registration. In her free time, she enjoys experimenting in the kitchen, exploring the outdoors, working on art and spending time with family.
Dark Chocolate-covered Filled Dates
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Serving Amount
Ingredients
12 oz Medjool dates, pitted
1/3 cup cashew butter
1/3 cup 60% dark chocolate chips
cup hazelnuts, finely chopped
Instructions
Step 1
Place ~1 teaspoon cashew butter inside of the date where the pit generally is, gently closing the date over the cashew butter.
Step 2
Warm dark chocolate chips in microwave until runny or use stovetop method to melt the chocolate.
Step 3
Dip the filled date in the dark chocolate, or drizzle if preferred. Immediately sprinkle ~1/2 tsp hazelnuts on top before chocolate hardens.
Step 4
Freeze for at least 2 hours before consuming for best texture. Lasts 1-2 months in the freezer in a freezer-safe container.