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This is a variation of our dark chocolate covered fruit bites base recipe. These dark chocolate covered fig bites are a great midday pick-me-up or a tasty after-dinner sweet treat. This recipe uses ingredients that are sweet, salty, and creamy – all important elements of a satisfying treat!
Must Know Cooking Skill
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Culinary Tips for the Best Chocolate Covered Dried Figs
If the figs are too hard to blend, soak them in hot water for 10 minutes. Drain, then add to the blender. If using this method, leave out the extra water in the recipe.
Before blending, remove any hard stems that you see. These are no fun to bite into!
The mixture gets pretty sticky, so you may have to wash your hands a few times between rolling the fruit bites.
If the chocolate starts to solidify while dipping the fruit bites, simply reheat it in the microwave for ~30 seconds.
If using a microwave to melt the chocolate, heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each round of heating to prevent burning.
Sprinkle the chocolate bites with flaky sea salt while the chocolate is still warm, otherwise it won’t stick.
Ingredient Substitutions
- Figs: substitute any dried fruit of your choice. Which fruits are good dipped in chocolate? Any kind that you like! Apricots, blueberries, cherries, dates, mangos, pineapples, prunes, and raisins are all delicious options.
- Almond Butter: substitute any nut or seed butter of your choice – cashew, peanut, pecan, sunflower, walnut, etc. Choose varieties with as few ingredients as possible (i.e. just nuts and salt).
- Dark Chocolate: use dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks for best flavor and nutrition. We don’t recommend using milk or white chocolate, as these are not generally healthy options. You could, however, use them as a decorative drizzle on top.
Recipe Variations
Feel free to add more of your favorite ingredients mixed in with the dried fruit or sprinkled on top. Coconut flakes, chia seeds, ground flax seeds, cocoa powder, and cinnamon would all be delicious additions.
Don’t like salty with your sweet? Simply leave off the sea salt at the end!
Want a vegan chocolate covered figs recipe? Use vegan chocolate chips!
Need some chocolate covered fruit recipe inspiration?
Use our base recipe as a guide to make it your own, or check out our chocolate covered dried fruit recipe variations!
Chocolate Covered Fruit Bites Base Recipe
Dark Chocolate Covered Raisin Bites
Dark Chocolate Covered Date Bites
Equipment Recommendations
We recommend using a food processor for this recipe, although a high speed blender may also work. Use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides of the blender as you go.
A portion scoop is a great alternative to a tablespoon measure that can be used to portion the fruit mixture, and will leave your hands a little cleaner.
For an environmentally friendly option, consider using a reusable silicon baking mat instead of parchment or wax paper.
Is dark chocolate covered fruit good for you?
For sure! We are big dark chocolate fans here at To Taste, so this recipe is a great way to incorporate that love of chocolate with some healthy fat, fiber, and protein. The featured ingredients in this recipe are figs, almond butter, and dark chocolate.
Figs
Figs contain carbohydrates, vitamins, and antioxidants. The sugar in most dried fruit is naturally occurring and is paired with fiber and other plant compounds, making it a healthier option than refined sugars and sweets.
Almond Butter
Almond butter contains plant-based protein and heart-healthy monounsaturated fats. These nutrients help you feel satisfied and promote healthy blood flow. Choose natural versions with as few ingredients as possible (i.e. just almonds and salt).
Dark Chocolate
Cocoa is rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. The darker, the better. You will receive the most nutritional benefits by consuming dark chocolate with more than 70% cocoa solids.
Serving Suggestions for Dark Chocolate Covered Fig Bites
Serve chocolate covered fig bites as a tasty after-dinner treat, or as a midday pick-me-up! The protein, fat, and fiber will help keep you full and satisfied.
Storage Tips
Store dark chocolate covered figs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week for best quality.
You may also store them in the freezer for up to one month; however, texture and flavor might be slightly affected after thawing.
Want more healthy snack recipes?
Try out these other base recipes, then have fun customizing to your taste!
Read More: Dark Chocolate Covered Dried Fruit Bites Base Recipe
Dark Chocolate Covered Fig Bites
Ingredients
- 14 ounces dried black mission figs
- 2 Tablespoons almond butter
- 2 Tablespoons water
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- Flaky sea salt
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine figs, almond butter, and water. Process until smooth, scraping down the sides with a spatula as needed.
- Using a tablespoon, scoop mixture into your hands and roll into 1-inch balls. Place on a baking sheet or cutting board lined with parchment/wax paper or a silicon baking mat.
- Melt chocolate over low heat in a small saucepan or microwave in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals (stirring between each).
- Using a fork, dip fig bites in melted chocolate. Let excess chocolate drip back into the bowl, then place back on a lined baking sheet or cutting board.
- Sprinkle chocolate-covered fig bites with flaky sea salt. Place in refrigerator until chocolate is set (~30 minutes). Transfer to an airtight container, then store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Enjoy!
This Post Has 14 Comments
You should re-title this recipe “vanishing” chocolate bites. They seem to disappear super quickly in our house!
Ha ha love it!
Can fresh figs be used?
I don’t think fresh will work. The texture and moisture content is really different, so I’m not sure they would form up into balls 🙂
I made half recipe of these today with our own dehydrated mission figs. OMG! So delicious ????. I added 1/2 teaspoon cardamom to the Fig mixture but forgot to put the salt on top. Still my husband was very impressed. He said “delicious and look so professional”. Usually his praise is “not bad” haha. Thanks for this superb recipe!
This post made me so happy! And they really do look professional. So glad it was a success! You can use other dried fruits and nut butters too to continue to impress 🙂 Check out the base recipe.
Actually I’m on the Plant Paradox way of eating, so figs are the only dried fruit allowed. I was planning to share your link to this recipe on our FB support group page. Is that ok?
Absolutely! Please share with others. We hope they enjoy!
These are amazing! I added chopped raw almond on top along with the sea salt. Delicious!!
So glad you like them! I bet the chopped almond on top was so pretty!
I was happy to find this recipe. I had made this a few years ago and your recipe was great!! I did not end up dipping the figs; I dripped the chocolate onto the figs/peanuts/PB. They were just a good as I remembered! 🙂
So glad you found it again! Drizzling the chocolate on top is a fun idea 🙂
I have a big jar of fig jam. Can I use it for this recipe?
The dried figs create a thicker drier texture that rolls up like a ball. The jam won’t quite do that, but I had some students put some jam in with their dried fruit before and it worked! You just want to make sure it can hold a shape before dipping it in chocolate 😊