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Date Balls

Prep Time20 minutes
Additional Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Ingredients

  • ½ cup pecans
  • 2 cups medjool dates pitted and chopped
  • ¾ cup shredded coconut unsweetened, divided
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon water optional

Instructions

  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, and set aside.
  • Place the pecans into a food processor, and pulse until they are finely chopped. 
    ½ cup pecans
  • Add the dates, ¼ cup of the coconut, coconut oil, cocoa powder, and salt. Continue to mix until the ingredients are well combined. If the mixture is dry, add the optional tablespoon of water.
    2 cups medjool dates, 1 tablespoon coconut oil, 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon water
  • Scoop out the mixture into tablespoon sized amounts, and roll into balls. Dip each ball into the remaining shredded coconut. Place the date balls on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the date balls to set. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Notes

  • The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 2 date balls. Actual calories will vary.
Nutrition Facts
Date Balls
Serving Size
 
2 date balls
Amount per Serving
Calories
145
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Sodium
 
37
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
24
g
8
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
21
g
23
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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