Diet & Healthy
Melty Coconut Date Bites, a Guilt-Free Dense Snack
Prep
20 min
Cook
5 min
Servings
18
Level
Easy
A blend of naturally sweet dates, toasted shredded coconut, and roasted almonds rolled tightly into small, round bites that melt in your mouth. No oven needed, no added sugar, perfect as a healthy snack companion anytime, guilt-free.
🧂 Ingredients
🍽️ Servings: 18
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- 200 grams medjool dates, pitted
- 60 grams unsweetened dried shredded coconut, toasted
- 80 grams roasted unsalted almonds
- 40 grams roasted unsalted cashews
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp fine salt
- 2 tbsp warm water
- 30 grams unsweetened dried shredded coconut, for coating
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👩🍳 Instructions
- 1 Soak the dates in warm water for 10 minutes to soften them and make them easier to blend, then drain.
- 2 Toast the shredded coconut in a dry skillet over low heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly, until light golden brown and fragrant. Remove and set aside.
- 3 Put the almonds and cashews into a food processor and process for 20-30 seconds until they form coarse, sand-like crumbs — be careful not to over-process into a paste.
- 4 Add the soaked dates, toasted coconut (reserving a little for the coating), chia seeds, ground cinnamon, and salt to the food processor.
- 5 Process all the ingredients for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is well combined, sticky, and can be shaped, pausing occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl for even mixing.
- 6 Check the texture by taking a small amount and rolling it in your palm; if it's still crumbly and won't hold together, add another 1 tsp of warm water at a time.
- 7 Scoop out about 1 heaping tbsp of the mixture and roll it between your palms until firm and neat; repeat until all the mixture is used (this should make about 16-18 balls).
- 8 Roll each ball in the shredded coconut coating until the surface is evenly covered.
- 9 Store the balls in an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up the texture before serving.
💡 Tips
• Use soft, sticky medjool dates since they're easier to process and give a meltier result compared to regular dried dates.
• If you don't have a food processor, finely chop the dates by hand and knead them with coarsely crushed nuts.
• Store in the freezer for up to 1 month in an airtight container; take out 5 minutes before eating so the texture isn't too hard.
• Swap the coating for unsweetened cocoa powder or toasted sesame seeds for a different flavor variation.
📊 Nutrition Facts / serving
95
Calories (kcal)
2 g
Protein
6 g
Fat
9 g
Carbs
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