If you’re looking for a healthy dessert recipe, look no further. This chocolate date and nut kielbasa is endlessly customizable and tastes sophreakingood! It’s a quick and delicious dessert or snack that the whole family will love.
Ingredients For Chocolate Date & Nut Kielbasa:
- 12 large medjool dates (~1 cup packed), pits removed and briefly soaked in hot water to soften if needed
- 1/2 cup salted roasted almonds
- 1/2 cup roasted pistachios
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
- pinch of salt
- enough toasted sesame seeds to coat (you can also use shredded coconut)
Directions for making chocolate date and nut kielbasa:
Step 1: add dates, nuts and chocolate chips into food processor and blend until everything comes together into a big clump. It’s normal to have some chunky pieces, but the dates should form a paste and most of the nuts should be processed into smaller pieces
Step 2: dump out the mixture onto a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap and mold into a sausage shape
Step 3: roll the log in toasted sesame seeds (or coconut) until it is coated on all sides
Step 4: roll the finished kielbasa in plastic wrap (or a clean piece of parchment paper), twist ends, and place into freezer for several hours or overnight, until it is firm
Step 5: let thaw for 5-10 minutes before slicing thinly and serving
Chocolate date and nut kielbasa makes a delicious dessert and a great post-workout snack. It’s a trick for the eyes and a delight for the taste buds!
