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Coconut Pecan Date Bites

January 23, 2019 2 Comments

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arrangement of date bites and pecans

Coconut Pecan Date Bites are a quick and easy healthy little treat.    They are sweetened with dates and made rich with almond butter, coconut, whole pecans with a chocolate drizzle.  Because dates have a subtle caramel-like taste and soft chewy texture, they are perfect for blending and mixing to create wonderful little bites that will satisfy any sweet tooth.

arrangement of date bites and pecans

If I had to pick a favorite food, it would be cookies!  I LOVE cookies.  They are a quick grab-n-go snack.  I have eaten cookies for lunch a lot!  Cookies are a great handheld dessert.  I have been looking for healthier alternatives to cookies but was it possible to find anything as satisfying?  Move over oatmeal chocolate chip and say hello to these healthy little Coconut Pecan Date Bites.

Let’s talk health benefits

  • Dates are very nutritious and have an impressive nutrient profile.  1) High in fiber,  2) High in disease-fighting anti-oxidants, 3) May promote brain health, 4) excellent natural sweetener.
  • Let’s talk almond butter:  A small serving of almond butter contains a generous amount of magnesium–which boosts heart health by promoting the flow of blood, oxygen, and nutrients–and potassium, important for good blood pressure and heart health.
  • The humble Pecan is loaded with 19 vitamins and minerals.  Vitamins A, B, & E.  folic acid, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, thiamin, and zinc to name a few.  Promotes heart health and has high anti-oxidant levels.

Let’s make Coconut Pecan Date Bites:

dates, coconut, almond butter in food processor1
Date bite mixture2
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Spreading nut butter on pecans4
pressing pecan into date bites5
chocolate drizzle on date bites6
  1. In a food processor, add dates, almond butter, coconut, salt, and vanilla.
  2. Process until mixture holds together.  This should only take 2-3 minutes at the most.
  3. Form into balls that are less than 1 tablespoon.  Roll in shredded coconut.
  4. Spread a small amount of almond butter on the bottom of pecan.
  5. Gently press a pecan into the top of each ball.
  6. Drizzle with melted chocolate.  This is optional, of course, but why wouldn’t you want a little chocolate in each bite?

Date bites with whole pecans on parchment

What if…

  • My dates are old and hard?  Soft, fresh dates are best to use, but if your dates are old or hard, just soak them in hot water until they soften up.  Once they are soft remove the pits and they will blend up perfectly for this recipe.
  • I only have sweetened coconut?  Unsweetened flaked coconut is preferred for this recipe but if sweetened coconut is all that is available go ahead and use it.
  • I only have semi-sweet chocolate chips?  Chocolate chips can be used, add 1 tsp of oil or coconut oil to 1/2 cup melted chocolate chips to help thin the chocolate so it will drizzle.
  • I don’t like or have pecans?  Any nut can be used in place of the pecan.  I chose the pecan because it is a softer nut and I love them!  Go ahead and top with a walnut or almond or make them nut free.

Coconut Pecan Date Bites are great naked or with a chocolate drizzle.  I’m not sure that came out right.  Either way, I prefer the chocolate drizzle.

Pecans on date bites on platter with drizzled chocolate

Give me 15 minutes of your time with just a few simple ingredients and you can be eating these delicious date bites that will remind you of certain chocolate covered coconut candy with an almond.

 

Date bites with whole pecans on parchment
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Coconut Pecan Date Bites

Super quick and easy recipe for a healthy little bite.  Made with dates, almond butter, and coconut.  Topped with a whole pecan with an optional chocolate drizzle

Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword coconut date bites, coconut pecan date bites, no bake coconut date bites
Prep Time 10 minutes
scooping and rolling 15 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 24 bites
Calories 98 kcal
Author Janet Barton

Ingredients

Coconut Date Mixture:

  • 1 cup dates fresh, soft, and pitted
  • 1/2 cup almond butter
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut shredded
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Garnish:

  • 24-26 pecans whole
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut shredded
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate melted

Instructions

Coconut Date Mixture:

  1. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper or silicone liner.  Set aside.

  2. In a bowl of a food processor, fitted with a metal blade, add pitted dates, almond butter, coconut, salt, and vanilla.  Process until mixture will hold together.  

  3. Using a little less than 1 tablespoon of the mixture, form into a ball that holds together. Roll the ball into shredded coconut and put on the prepared baking sheet.  Using your finger or thumb slightly flatten the ball.  Spread a bit of almond butter on the bottom of the pecan and press into the flattened dough.  Drizzle with melted chocolate, if desired.

  4. Store in an airtight container in a refrigerator.  

Recipe Notes

  • Soft, fresh dates are best to use, but if your dates are old or hard, just soak them in hot water until they soften up.  Once they are soft remove the pits and they will blend up perfectly for this recipe.  
  • unsweetened flaked coconut is preferred for this recipe but if sweetened coconut is all that is available go ahead and use it.  
  • Semi-sweet chocolate goes best with the sweetness of the dates for this recipe.  Chocolate chips can be used, add 1 tsp of oil or coconut oil to 1/2 cup melted chocolate chips to help thin the chocolate so it will drizzle.
  • Any nut can be used in place of the pecan.  I chose the pecan because it is a softer nut and I love them!  Go ahead and add an almond or walnut or make them nut free.  
Nutrition Facts
Coconut Pecan Date Bites
Amount Per Serving (1 piece)
Calories 98 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 26mg1%
Potassium 119mg3%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 1g2%
Calcium 24mg2%
Iron 0.6mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Tann says

    March 22, 2019 at 3:26 am

    5 stars
    They taste just like caramel!! So good!

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    • Janet Barton says

      March 22, 2019 at 4:02 am

      Thank you. I love these. I think I ate every batch that I made myself.

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