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Heart Healthy Pecan Date Nut Bites Recipe

                   
Pecan Date Nut Bites
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.
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Ingredients
Recipe yields 20 servings
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
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Directions
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.

Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 20
Calories: 111
Make this for: Gluten Free Healthy Kids
Dietary Review:
Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
This recipe has been reviewed by a dietitian. Click here to learn more.
Nutrition Info
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 1 truffle
Per serving:
calories:111
total fat:7g
sat fat:1g
cholesterol:0mg
sodium:18mg
total carb:10g
fibers:2g
proteins:2g

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Heart Healthy Pecan Date Nut Bites Recipe
Ingredients
Recipe yields 20 servings
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
Directions
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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