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No-Bake Coconut Date Bites

These no-bake coconut date bites are quick energy snacks that come together with minimal effort. Made from blended dates, toasted coconut, and nut butter, they develop a chewy, coconutty texture with a sweet, caramel-like flavor, perfect for busy mornings or midday energy boosts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Health Food
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups pitted Medjool dates soaked in warm water for 10 minutes if dry
  • 1 cup shredded coconut preferably unsweetened
  • 2 tablespoons almond butter or peanut/cashew butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch sea salt
  • optional chocolate chips or chopped nuts for mix-ins

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Pit the dates if they have pits, then roughly chop them to help with blending.
  2. Toast the shredded coconut in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 3-5 minutes, stirring constantly until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. Place the chopped dates into your food processor and pulse until they form a sticky, uniform paste, about 30 seconds.
  4. Add the toasted coconut to the processor and pulse a few times to incorporate, about 10-15 pulses, until evenly distributed and slightly broken down.
  5. Pour in the almond butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt. Pulse again until the mixture is sticky and well combined.
  6. If using, fold in chocolate chips or chopped nuts for added texture and flavor.
  7. Using a spoon or your hands, scoop out small portions and roll into about 1-inch diameter bites, placing them on a parchment-lined tray.
  8. Place the tray in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up the bites, which helps them hold their shape.
  9. Once firm, enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze the bites and enjoy straight from the freezer.

Notes

For an extra indulgent treat, drizzle melted chocolate over the bites before chilling. Feel free to experiment with different nut butters or add dried fruit for variety.