5 from 2 votes

Pecan Date Bites

Name: Pecan Date Bites
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 12 Medjool dates (pitted); 2 cups pecan pieces; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ cup unsweetened coconut (shredded)

By Reed DunnUpdated Aug 13, 2026

Pecan Date Bites are a simple, no-bake sweet made with just four ingredients — dates, pecans, coconut, and salt. They're Whole30 compatible, come together in about 20 minutes, and taste like a homemade version of the store-bought date bars.

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Servings: 8

20 mins

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A small white bowl filled with Pecan Date Bites coated in shredded coconut, with two additional bites placed in front of the bowl on a light surface.

These Pecan Date Bites are my at-home version of the store-bought date bars. I broke them down into a bite-size, no-bake form. I make them when I want something sweet without added sugar. These also happen to be Whole30 compatible, which is great if I’m looking for something on the sweeter side during a reset. With just four ingredients and a food processor, you can have these stocked in your refrigerator in about 20 minutes.

These energy bites with dates are something I keep coming back to. They’re great to grab on my way out the door to the gym, or when I get home after a long day and need just a nibble before dinner is ready. They also work well as an after-school snack. Or try them as a mid-afternoon pick-me-up when I’m feeling a little exhausted from the day.

All you need for these better-for-you date bites are pitted dates, pecans, unsweetened coconut, and a pinch of salt. From there, they come together in a food processor in about 20 minutes.

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5 from 2 votes

Pecan Date Bites

By Reed Dunn

Prep Time: 20

Total Time: 20

Servings:

Ingredients

▢ 12 Medjool dates, pitted
▢ 2 cups pecan pieces
▢ ¼ teaspoon salt
▢ ¼ cup unsweetened coconut, shredded

Instructions

In the bowl of a food processor fitted with an S-blade, add 12 medjool dates, 2 cups pecans and ¼ teaspoon salt. Secure lid and run on low or pulse until a paste-like consistency is formed.
Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to form each bite. Roll into even balls and place on a plate. Once you’ve formed all the balls, put them in the refrigerator for 5 to 10 minutes to set.
Add ¼ cup unsweetened coconut to a small bowl or plate. Use your hands to press coconut to evenly coat each ball. Once they are all coated, store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Makes about 16 bites.

Notes

This recipe uses Medjool dates. You can substitute regular pitted dates from the store. They’re smaller and a bit drier, so use about 24 in place of the 12 Medjool dates called for here.

If your dates aren’t soft, add them to a small bowl and cover with hot tap water. Let sit for 3 to 5 minutes to soften. Drain off water and continue. This method works well especially well when making these energy bites with dates.