Raw Chocolate Salami is the healthiest sweet treat you'll eat! Made with 4 wholesome ingredients like dates, cocoa powder, nuts, and coconut oil, it is my favorite go-to snack to store in the fridge.
If you adore dates as much as we do, then try my almond joy stuffed dates recipe or the pecan pie date balls next!
Why You'll Love These Chocolate Salami
If you’re looking for a healthier way to satisfy your sweet tooth, this Chocolate Salami is it! Simply blend dates, cocoa powder, coconut oil, and nuts, then roll, chill, and slice. Despite being made with dates, it’s only mildly sweet, thanks to the rich cocoa powder.
This no-bake treat is completely raw, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it a great clean-eating snack to keep in the fridge whenever a chocolate craving strikes.
Looking for more delicious treats made with dates? Be sure to check out my other dates recipes!
-maria doss
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Chocolate salami is a no-bake sweet treat named for its appearance, not its ingredients! The mixture is shaped into a log, chilled until firm, then sliced into rounds that have a fun, marbled look similar to a salami cross-section. Traditional versions often use crushed cookies or biscuits, cocoa, butter, nuts, and sometimes dried fruit.
For my version, I’ve given this classic treat a simple twist using dates, cocoa powder, coconut oil, and a mix of nuts. The dates create a soft, fudgy texture, while the nuts add plenty of crunch and beautiful color throughout. Once chilled and sliced, it has that same distinctive chocolate salami look—just made with a handful of simple, wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients For Chocolate Salami
Scroll down to the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and amounts.
- Dates - Like in the date caramels, I like to use soft, plump Medjool dates, which are easier to blend into a smooth puree when compared to the Noor variety.
- Nuts - I chose a blend of raw almonds, cashews, and pistachios not only for their vibrant color contrast when sliced but also for their delightful crunch.
- Cocoa powder - As with all cocoa powder recipes, I prefer Dutch-processed cocoa powder because it's treated with alkali, reducing acidity and enhancing flavor complexity. Look for the label 'processed with alkali' or 'Dutch-processed.'
- Coconut oil - It adds healthy fats, wonderful flavor like in the almond flour mug cake, also helps with binding, and firms the chocolate salami log when refrigerated.
Tips For Success
- Type of dates – Use Medjool dates, which are softer and easier to blend than Noor dates.
- Choose soft dates – Check your dates and use the softest ones you have. Softer dates will blend into a smoother mixture.
- Nuts – I like using a combination of raw pistachios, cashews, and almonds. They add a nice mix of color and texture.
- Chop the almonds – Roughly chop the raw almonds before adding them. Since almonds are harder than cashews and pistachios, chopping them makes the chocolate salami easier to slice.
- Storage – For the best texture, enjoy it cold, straight from the fridge. It will keep for up to 1 week in the refrigerator or up to 2 months in the freezer.
- Make squares instead – Don’t want to shape a log? Press the mixture into a flat square about ½-inch thick, similar to my no-bake almond bars. Chill until firm, then cut into small bars, just like you would with date and nut bars.
More Clean Eating Snacks Using Dates
Chocolate Salami
Equipment
- food proccessor
Ingredients
- 10 large Medjool dates, pitted (6.2 ounces or 177 gms without pits)
- 3 tablespoons liquid coconut oil, not hot
- 1 ½ tablespoons cocoa powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup mixed raw nuts (I used almonds, cashews and pistachios)
Instructions
- Dates. Select very soft Medjool dates for this recipe - it helps bind the ingredients together.
- Grind. Place 10 large dates, 3 tablespoon coconut oil, 1 ½ tablespoon cocoa powder, and ⅛ teaspoon salt into a food processor. Process for about 30 seconds, then scrape down the sides. Continue processing for another 1 minute, until the mixture is very smooth.👉 Make sure the coconut oil is melted but not hot. This helps the dates blend more easily and prevents the mixture from becoming greasy.
- Finish dough. Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl. Add ½ cup nuts and stir until evenly combined. I prefer to roughly chop the almonds first, which makes the chocolate salami easier to slice.
- Shape and chill. Transfer the mixture to a work surface and shape it into a thick log. Wrap it tightly in parchment paper or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or up to 2 days.
- Slice and store. Using a sharp knife, slice the chocolate salami into ¼- to ½-inch thick slices. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator.👉 For a pretty finish, you can roll the chilled log in cocoa powder or powdered sugar before slicing.👉 For the best texture, enjoy it cold, straight from the fridge.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information, based on third-party calculations, should be seen as estimates, not guarantees, as various factors like product types, brands, processing methods, and more can alter the nutritional content in recipes.
How To Make Chocolate Salami?
You can find full printable recipe below, but here is a quick overview of the procedure along with step-by-step photos.
1. Into a food processor, place dates, cocoa powder and melted coconut oil.
2 & 3. Process for about 30 seconds, scrape down the sides of the processor, and continue processing for an additional 1 minute until it becomes very smooth.
4. Transfer mixture into a medium bowl and almonds, cashews, pistachios and salt. Stir until evenly combined.
5. Transfer the mixture onto a work surface and shape it into a thick log. Wrap it in parchment paper or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or up to 2 days.
Using a sharp knife, slice the chocolate salami into ¼ or ½ inch thick slices.
More healthy treats
Dates and nuts are such a delicious combination. The nuts balance the sweetness of the dates while adding crunch, color contrast, healthy fats, protein, and extra fiber. That’s exactly why these pistachio-filled dates are so irresistible.
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Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats
Mmmm! I love this salami for those afternoon sweet cravings! A healthy snack you can feel good about eating (plus looks amazingly delicious)!!!! Happy Monday Maria! 😘
Maria Doss
Thank you Kelly, have a fabulous week:)
Judith
Kelly, what are the carbs of sugar in the Salami as I have Diabetics in my family?
This would be a great healthy treat.
Maria Doss
Hi Judith, We do not have the calories for this recipe as of now. Although this salami is made using healthy nutritious ingredients, we are not sure if it is a healthy treat for someone with diabetics - Maria
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen
This looks divine! I always crave something sweet in the afternoon and I hate to reach for refined sugar because of the inevitable crash afterward. This is the perfect solution! Happy Monday, Maria!
Patrick@looneyforfood.com
This looks so cool!
heather (delicious not gorgeous)
i'm always craving something sweet in the afternoon (okay let's be real, i crave sugar all day everyday), but i need protein and some sort of crunchy texture to make me feel satisfied. this would be perfect!!
Maria Doss
Yesss, thanks Heather:)
Pamela (BrooklynFarmGirl)
This is so perfect yet so healthy! I love this it makes such a great snack 🙂
Maria Doss
Totally! Thanks Pam:)
Kim @ The Baking ChocolaTess
Such pretty slices of heaven! 🙂
Maria Doss
Thank you Kim:)
Jenny | The Baking Skillet
This is such a delicious snack loaded with good stuff Maria!
Maria Doss
Totally!!!
Deryn | Running on Real Food
What a great idea! They look so yummy and fun. This would be so cute for holiday spreads too. Pretty much anything with dates and nuts is a winner 😉 Can't wait to try this! Thanks!
Maria Doss
Thank you Deryn:)
Bex
Can this be frozen before it’s sliced?... hope so then I can make several salamis at once.. B
Maria Doss
Hi Bex, It might be much harder to slice when frozen. I'd recommend defrosting in the refrigerator for few hours before slicing. Hope it helps:)
Bex
Thanks Maria... agreeabout slicing, only wanted to know it could be frozen at all.. thankyou for answering my doubt...
Bex
Bex
Thanks Maria... agree about slicing, only wanted to know it could be frozen at all.. thankyou for answering my doubt...
Bex
Joyce
Nuts, coconut AND dates? Free of refined sugars? Gluten free? Oh, boy, I'm in 7th heaven! Absolutely perfect snack, and I know several children who'll be very happy with it, too 🙂
Maria Doss
Thank you Joyce, it tastes good too 🙂
Sonika
How do I replace coconut oil ?
Maria Doss
Hi Sonika, ghee is a very good substitute. Hope it helps:)
Sonika
Thanks a lot Maria 🙂
Iris
I just made this. I tastes amazing, but it didnt “stick together” so i have really awesome müsli instead of a salami. Any suggestions?
Maria Doss
My guess would be that the dates was not enough. Sometimes, dates come in such different sizes, it is very hard to judge unless weighing them. But, this can easily be fixed - Just pulse few dates in a mini food processor, until almost mashed and mix along with the mixture and then shape. (the dates can be soaked in some water for about 30 minutes, for easier mixing). Hope it helps:)