Pecan Date Bites
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.
Servings: 8
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.