Heart Healthy Pecan Date Nut Bites Recipe
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.
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
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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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