16 ounces medjool dates, pitted (about 40 plump dates)
1/4 cup coconut milk (any milk will work), plus more if needed
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
pinch of salt
6 honeycrisp or granny smith apples

Salted Rice Krispie Treat Apples:
2 cups brown rice krispies
8 ounces dark chocolate, melted
flakey sea salt, for sprinkling

Chocolate Coconut Pecan Apples:
2 cup toasted peanuts, chopped
1 cup toasted coconut
8 ounces dark chocolate, melted
flakey sea salt, for sprinkling

Chocolate Covered Pretzel Apples:
2 cups pretzels, crushed
8 ounces dark chocolate, melted

Toasted Almond Cacao Apples:
2 cups toasted almonds, chopped
1 cup cacao nibs

Chocolate Peanut Apples:
2 cups roasted, salted peanuts, chopped
8 ounces dark chocolate, melted

Nutella Hazelnut Latte Apples:
2 cups toasted hazelnuts, chopped
1-2 tablespoons instant coffee powder
warmed Nutella, for drizzling