These “Gourmet” Chocolate Dates Taste Like Candy (I Absolutely Refuse to Share!)

Founded in January 2024, Gato is a newcomer in the snack scene. The brand makes three varieties of dark chocolate-coated dates stuffed with different nut butters: pistachio butter, almond butter, and cashew butter and walnuts (my personal fave). All are finished off with a touch of sea salt for a delectable salty-sweet bite, plus they’re gluten-free, vegan, and certified kosher. 

As much as I’d love to keep them in the beloved candy drawer, they’re meant to be stored in the fridge for up to six months or freezer for up to a year. If your sweet tooth is anything like mine, they probably won’t last that long. But, you know … just in case. 

I opted for a tube of the cashew butter and walnut stuffed dates. Frankly, I would buy these for the packaging alone; it’s so cute! The cashew butter dates come in a light pink tube that reminds me of the way tea bags are sometimes packaged. It’s so dainty and sweet — the kind of thing you’d want to pull out at an afternoon tea. I can’t get enough.

The dates themselves, though, are what keep me coming back. They’re caramel-y and chewy, but not in a super-sticky kind of way. The cashew butter is creamy, while the walnuts offer a little crunch. The dark chocolate is slightly bitter and very cocoa-forward with a bit of a floral note. And it’s all rounded out by the sprinkle of sea salt on top. I don’t say this lightly: It’s truly a perfect bite. 

I’m someone who always wants a little dessert at the end of the day, and these are so nice to have in the fridge for when I want something decadent but not too heavy or filling. Just seeing the adorable pink tube in my fridge brings me joy! Next up, I’ll be trying the pistachio butter one.  

Buy: Gato Dark Chocolate-Covered Cashew Butter-Stuffed Dates, $25 for one tube with six dates at Gato

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