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Chocolate Date and Pecan Turtles
These no-bake turtles replace traditional caramel with a soft blend of Medjool dates, almond butter and maple syrup.
From YouTube · Jan 15, 2026
These no-bake turtles replace traditional caramel with a soft blend of Medjool dates, almond butter and maple syrup.
20 min
Prep time
0 min
Cook time
50 min, including setting
Total time
About 16 chocolate turtles
Yield
Ingredients
7 ingredients- 230 g soft pitted Medjool dates
- 2 tablespoons creamy almond butter or another nut or seed butter
- 4 tablespoons maple syrup or another liquid sweetener
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch flaky sea salt, optional
- 1 cup chopped roasted pecans
- 200–255 g dark chocolate or chocolate chips
Method
7 steps- Blend the dates, almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla and optional salt until a smooth, soft caramel forms.
- Chop the roasted pecans.
- Melt the chocolate gently until smooth.
- Portion the date caramel into about 16 small pieces.
- Combine each portion with chopped pecans and shape into a small turtle cluster.
- Coat or dip each cluster in melted chocolate.
- Place on a lined tray and chill for about 30 minutes, until the chocolate is set.
Recipe notes
Helpful tips
- Use soft Medjool dates; soak and drain firmer dates before blending.
- Melt the chocolate gently so it stays smooth.
- Roasted pecans give the strongest flavour.
- Choose dairy-free chocolate to keep the recipe vegan.
Equipment
- Food processor or high-powered blender
- Heatproof bowl
- Baking tray
- Parchment paper
- Fork or dipping tool
Storage
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Additional tips
- Contains nuts unless nut-free substitutions are used.
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