These coconut date bites are quick, easy, and require no baking! Not to mention they’re made up of only 3-ingredients: dates, almond butter, and coconut.
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If you follow me on instastories then you know my obsession with coconut dates. It’s my go-to guilt-free sweet treat. They’re small little date logs that are rolled in coconut. So far I’ve only been able to find them at Whole Foods. I absolutely love them! They’re sweet like candy and go so well with a hot cup of tea.
Well, I decided to make my own version because honestly these little coconut date bites are by far the easiest thing I ever made! You only need three ingredients: dates, almond butter, and coconut. I used Deglet Noor dates from Costco. Medjool dates can also be used. Just make sure to take the pit out. Then you need almond butter. I always always buy almond butter with only one ingredient…almonds and I would recommend the same for this recipe. You don’t want anything with salt, oil, or added sugar. And the last is the coconut.
You want to start by pulsing your dates until they resemble large crumb like consistency. Then add your almond butter and continue to pulse until the mixture resembles a thick paste. If you find your mixture not coming together or a little dry, try adding a small splash of water. Then form the mixture into 1-inch or so balls and roll in the shredded coconut. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature, away from heat.
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3-Ingredient Coconut Date Bites
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 24 balls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Description
These coconut date bites are quick, easy, and require no baking! Not to mention they’re made up of only 3-ingredients: dates, almond butter, and coconut.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups dried dates, pitted
- 4 Tbsp. creamy almond butter*, unsalted
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut, unsweetened
Instructions
- Add dates to a bowl of a food processor and pulse until large crumb like consistency. If the mixture turns into one large ball, use your fingers or a spoon to pat it down.
- Add almond butter and continue to pulse until small crumbs/thick paste is formed.**
- Form the mixture into 1-1 1/4 inch balls and place on a parchment lined sheet pan.
- Pour the coconut into a small shallow bowl and roll the date balls in the coconut.
- Store in airtight container at room temperature, away from heat.
Notes
*when purchasing almond butter look for almond butter with only one ingredient “almonds”
**if you find the mixture not coming together or a little dry, add the smallest splash of water and then continue to pulse
Keywords: healthy, sweet, easy, on the go, snack
Amy says
These are ridiculously good!! I’m AIP paleo and swapped the almond butter for a homemade Tigernut flour butter (very similar textures) and I had to stop myself from eating the whole batch!! They taste so indulgent. Thank you for sharing this ❤️
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Alexa says
these were SO GOOD! Took 5 minutes to make. Super quick and easy. Only problem is the self control to not eat them all at once.
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Katya says
Thank you!
Alexa says
What kind of food processor do you use please?
Katya says
It’s the Cuisinart pro-classic 7 cup. I’ve had it for last 5 years and it’s been great!
Stephanie says
How long do these keep? The same amount of time as regular dates when properly stored? ~2 mos?
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Kate says
Great recipe! I added a little bit of vanilla essence and they’re so yummy!
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Katya says
Thank you! So happy you enjoyed them.
Lindsey says
Found this recipe on Pinterest. It was easy and fun to make. I like that the recipe is no bake because it’s summertime and warm.
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Katya says
Thank you Lindsey! So glad you enjoyed these. They are the best for no bake treats!
Zoryana says
I always wanted to make them.. thanks for the recipe.
by the way i miss so much your what I ate post and of course healthy style living posts.
Katya says
Thank you! I’m hoping to do more healthy lifestyle posts soon!