Absolute best chewy freezer chocolates [refined sugar free]

Have you every heard of chewy chocolates? Tried them? Until recently neither have I but I have been totally obsessed with them over the last few months. As the title suggests, they are chewy, healthy and super chocolatey, and you keep them in the freezer.
And they are the best. I mean, the absolute best. It’s becoming a bit of a theme here but what can I say. I have never eaten a better chocolate than this and I have tried many on pretty much every continent.
They are fabulous little morsels full of goodness, you see. So when you eat them, not only you feed your chocolate craving but you feel wonderful knowing that your snack is actually good for you. I know I do (every single time I pull one of these little beauties out of the fridge). Trust me, I know what I’m talking about – a batch of these has never lasted more than a week in our house and it’s been on repeat for weeks now.
Ingredients which make your chewy freezer chocolates healthy and delicious
- Nuts – I like a combination of cashews and a mix of dry roasted nuts here but use whatever floats your boat. I’ve already talked about the benefits of including nuts in your diet (as snacks or otherwise) in a previous post.
- Dates – one of the best natural sweeteners, when processed they make a wonderful thick sort of caramel-y paste. Dates are high in several nutrients, fiber and antioxidants, all of which may provide health benefits ranging from improved digestion to a reduced risk of disease. I like to use fresh dates but if you can’t find them, use dried ones and dunk them in hot water for 10-15 minutes to soften them before using in this recipe. (I love these ones from Bard Valley, available at Costco.)
- Rice malt syrup – a sweetener derived from brown rice which does not contain any fructose, only glucose. As glucose can be metabolised by every cell in your body and not just liver, it shouldn’t have the same negative effects on liver function and metabolic health as regular sugar. This is partly what makes the chocolates so chewy.
- Coconut oil – high in healthy saturated fats that have different effects than most other fats in your diet. These fats can boost fat burning and provide your body and brain with quick energy. They also raise the good HDL cholesterol in your blood, which is linked to reduced heart disease risk.
- Raw cacao powder – which has been found to have anti-inflammatory properties and may reduce risk of diabetes. Raw cacao contains magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, copper, potassium, and manganese.Â

Super simple snack for Christmas or every day
These chewy chocolates are pretty special and I think they would be fabulous for any festive occasion. The only issue would be that at room temperature they start to soften again.
If you live somewhere where Christmas is lovely and cold, then I’d say hooray – this is a great Christmas treat for you. If, however, like me, you have hot Christmas, it might be best to keep your chewy chocolates in the freezer until it’s time to treat your guests. They will not regret waiting for this one, let me tell you.

Absolute best chewy freezer chocolates [refined sugar free]
Ingredients
Step 1
- 1/4 cup natural cashews (unroasted, unsalted)
- 1/2 cup mixed dry roasted nuts (I buy a mix from Aldi which has cashews, hazelnuts, almonds, pistachios, macadamias and walnuts)
Step 2
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 4 tsp unsweetened almond milk
Step 3
- 6 fresh dates, pitted (I love these organic Medjool dates from
Bard Valley, available from Costco)
Step 4
- 3 tbsp cacao powder
- 3 tbsp rice malt syrup (if possible, don't substitute this out as it helps achieve ultimate chewiness; but you could sub in maple syrup or honey if absolutely necessary)
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted and cooled
- 2 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla paste
Instructions
- Put Step 1 ingredients into a food processor and blitz until ground and the mixture starts to bunch up.
- Add Step 2 ingredients into the food processor and blitz until a paste forms (you are basically making a very easy – and not yet terribly smooth – nut butter).
- Add Step 3 ingredients into the food processor and blitz until the dates are incorporated but still chunky.
- Add Step 4 into the food processor and blitz until well incorporated and the mixture looks glossy, chocolatey and delicious.
- Place heaped tsp size balls of the chocolatey mixture into a silicone mini muffin pan and flatten down, if desired.
- Place in your freezer (silicon pan and all) for at least a couple of hours, but ideally overnight.
- Once frozen, you can peel them out of the silicon pan and place into a storage container.
- Store your chewy chocolates in your freezer and eat them right out of the freezer, no defrosting required!
Notes

Recipe notes
This recipe makes approximately 18 to 24 chocolates, depending on the size of our silicon muffin tin, how much you fill it and how much you end up eating during the making of this recipe (because trust me, the fresh chocolate mixture tastes absolutely wonderful).

36 Comments
Heidi | The Frugal Girls
Any excuse for more chocolate is a good one, and these look AMAZING!! I need these in my freezer! 🙂
Katerina
They are so good, Heidi, I’ve been making these for months! Hope you get to try them!
Stephanie & Sydney
We have never heard of rice malt syrup! So fascinating. We will have to check out where we can get some near us. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe!
Katerina
Oh no, ladies, you’ve been missing out! I hope you find it – they usually stock it in the baking section.
Christie
These chewy freezer chocolates sound sooo good! I love that they’re refined sugar free!! I also love that chewy texture. So yummy Katerina!
Katerina
My absolute favourite – in fact, just about to make another batch. Thanks so much!
Dawn @ Words Of Deliciousness
These chewy freezer chocolates sound like they would be a wonderful treat for the holidays or any time of the year
Katerina
They absolutely are! Thank you!
Jeff the Chef
Very interesting. I’ve never had a cookie like this before, that’s for sure.
Katerina
Today seems like a good day to try one of these, Jeff! 🙂
Jill
I’ve never heard of these but they sound delicious! Perfect for my chocolate cravings!
Jill – Doused in Pink
Katerina
Thanks Jill!
Amy Aed
This all look gorgeous, I would definitely like to try them out!
Happy holidays! 🙂
Amy x Wandering Everywhere
Katerina
Thanks so much, Amy! Merry Christmas!
David @ Spiced
I must admit that I’ve never heard of chewy chocolates. I love the idea, though! These sound delicious, and I’m totally intrigued. I’d love to try one…or six…of these! 🙂
Katerina
That’s EXACTLY how they get eaten in our house 😉 Merry Christmas, David!
Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom
I’ve never heard of these, but they look delicious. And, that Christmas tree cutting board is SO cute!
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
Katerina
Thanks Carrie!
Laura Bambrick
These look like a wonderful way to help curb the sweet tooth in a healthier way! Yummy!
Katerina
Absolutely! Thanks Laura!
Ellis James Designs
These look absolutely delicious, can’t wait to try this recipe!
Katerina
Thanks so much for your comment! Hope you love them!
Robyn
These sound delicious, and I love the fact that you can store them in the freezer and whip them out when you need (which is especially good for unexpected guests!) Merry Christmas!
Katerina
Thanks so much Robyn – fingers crossed that there will be enough left for yours guests! Merry Christmas!
Shannon
Yum yum YUM!!!! These look sooooo good! What a perfect holiday treat, and something I will totally make year round as well! Love your tip for keeping these in the freezer for warmer climates, that is so good to know for my Southern California climate. As soon as I saw the dates in your recipe, I was in! These look so chocolatey and delicious, I can’t wait to make them!
Katerina
Thanks so much, my lovely friend! It’s a treat I really look forward to at the end of the day – I hope you enjoy it too! Merry Christmas!
Fran @ G'day Souffle'
These look both healthy and delicious. The photo with the bite taken out of the chewy chocolate makes me want to dive right in! Hope you’re not suffering too much from the heat there in Australia. BTW, thanks for commenting on my blog, G’day Souffle’.
Katerina
Hello Fran, thanks so much for your comment. I hope you get to enjoy these. Merry Christmas!
jodie filogomo
This sounds absolutely delicious. I have never tried the rice malt syrup before. But since trying to be more healthy, I’ve just stopped baking. This could be a great way to bring both back!!
Thanks Katerina,
XOXO
Jodie
Katerina
Oh Jodie, you’ve been missing out! I have quite a few refined sugar free recipes here, please have a look around. Honey and maple syrup (or a Stevia/monkfruit sweetener) are great substitutes for white sugar and I’d say tastier! Merry Christmas 🎄
Dahn
These sound delicious. I have been eating way too much refined sugar this season. I really need to balance things out with a healthier treat like this.
Katerina
That’s exactly how I feel! Thanks Dahn!
Neil
Chewy chocolates eh? What a wonderful idea. Plus any kind of bake that involves dates get’s my vote. This is a wonderful healthy festive bake Katerina. I hope you’ve made plenty of these! And I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas too!
Katerina
Thanks so much, Neil! No baking involved – just mix and freeze. Merry Christmas!
Kathrine Eldridge
These look and sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing this yummy recipe.
https://www.kathrineeldridge.com
Katerina
Thanks Kathryn!