Healthier turtles 10 pitted soft dates 1/2C pecans 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp sea salt 1C dark chocolate 1. In a bowl mash together soft dates, vanilla and sea salt until it has turned into a paste 2. Place spoonfuls onto a lined baking tray 3. Press pecans into each date patty 4. Place in the fridge to harden 5. Melt your chocolate, dip each patty into the chocolate, sprinkle with flakey sea salt and place back in the fridge until solid