Quick and Date Walnut Bites

Quick and Date Walnut Bites

No-bake date walnut bites with a sticky, chewy center and a toasted nutty crunch.

Total 30 min Makes 20 bites Calories 82/serving

Dietary

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Tree nuts

These no-bake bites blend pitted dates and walnuts into a naturally sweet, chewy mixture rolled into bite-sized balls. A quick spin in the food processor and a roll in coconut or extra nuts is all it takes, making them a fast snack for lunchboxes or an afternoon pick-me-up.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pitted dates
  • 1 cup walnuts
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, for rolling

Method

  1. Place the walnuts in a food processor and pulse 5 to 6 times until coarsely chopped.

  2. Add the pitted dates, salt, vanilla extract, and cinnamon to the processor.

  3. Process the mixture for 1 to 2 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed, until it forms a sticky, cohesive dough.

  4. Scoop out 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll it between your palms into a smooth ball. Repeat with the remaining mixture to form about 20 balls.

  5. Spread the shredded coconut on a small plate and roll each ball in the coconut to coat evenly.

  6. Chill the bites in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to firm up before serving.

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    Quick and Date Walnut Bites

    These no-bake bites blend pitted dates and walnuts into a naturally sweet, chewy mixture rolled into bite-sized balls. A quick spin in the food processor and a roll in coconut or extra nuts is all it takes, making them a fast snack for lunchboxes or an afternoon pick-me-up.

    30 min 20 bites 82 cal

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups pitted dates
    • 1 cup walnuts
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, for rolling

    Method

    1. 1

      Place the walnuts in a food processor and pulse 5 to 6 times until coarsely chopped.

    2. 2

      Add the pitted dates, salt, vanilla extract, and cinnamon to the processor.

    3. 3

      Process the mixture for 1 to 2 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed, until it forms a sticky, cohesive dough.

    4. 4

      Scoop out 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll it between your palms into a smooth ball. Repeat with the remaining mixture to form about 20 balls.

    5. 5

      Spread the shredded coconut on a small plate and roll each ball in the coconut to coat evenly.

    6. 6

      Chill the bites in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to firm up before serving.