Healthy Pecan Date Nut Bites

Name: Healthy Pecan Date Nut Bites
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 20
Ingredients: 10 dates, pitted; 1/2 cup raw hazelnuts; 1/2 cup raw pecans; 1 cup almond meal; 1/8 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 Tbsp coconut oil, melted; 1 tsp maple syrup; 1 Tbsp espresso powder (mixed with 2 Tbsp water); 2 Tbsp cocoa powder

(5.0)

By Judy Capodanno

Published 2/7/2022

Dietitian Reviewed: Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT

Approved for These Diets:

Heart Healthy | Gluten Free | Diabetic | Vegetarian | Vegan

Hazelnuts, pecans and dates combine for a lusciously soft treat in this nut bite recipe. Coconut oil and maple syrup add a sweet, velvety texture to this diabetic-friendly dessert.

Total Time

30 minutes

Servings

20

Calories

111

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Helpful How-To Video

How to Make Pecan Date Nut Bites

Step 1

Soak dates in hot water for 10 minutes. Drain water.
Step 2

Chop nuts in a food processor. Add almond meal and pulse a few times. Add salt, vanilla, coconut oil, maple syrup, espresso mixture and dates and pulse until a dough forms. Dough will be sticky. Transfer dough to a bowl.
Step 3

Roll the dough into 3/4-inch balls. Roll the balls in the cocoa powder. Keep chilled.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:

1 truffle

111

Calories

7

g

Fat

0

mg

Cholesterol

18

mg

Sodium

10

g

Carbs

1

g

Sat. Fat

2

g

Fiber

2

g

Protein

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